Luke 2:49
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 2:49 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 2:49 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 2:49 — KJV
“And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?”
— Luke 2:49 (KJV)
Luke 2:49 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 2:49
“Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:49: how, about, father
“And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:49: about, business
“And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:49: must, father
“For how shall I go up to my father, and the lad be not with me? lest peradventure I see the evil that shall come on my father. come...: Heb. find my father”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:49: how, father
“That ye shall say, Thy servants' trade hath been about cattle from our youth even until now, both we, and also our fathers: that ye may dwell in the land of Goshen; for every shepherd is an abomination unto the Egyptians.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:49: about, father
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