Luke 2:42
“And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when they had fulfilled the days,.... The seven days of the fear of unleavened bread, for so many days that feast…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Twelve years old - All males among the Hebrews were required to appear three times a year before God, to attend on the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 2:41-52
We have here the only passage of story recorded concerning our blessed Saviour, from his infancy to the day of his…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
when he was twelve years old No single word breaks the silence of the Gospels respecting the childhood of Jesus from the…