KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE
Luke 2:48
One verse, with its study helps gathered in one place.
Luke 2:48
48And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
48And when they sawe him, they were amazed: and his mother said vnto him, Sonne, why hast thou thus dealt with vs? Behold, thy father and I haue sought thee sorrowing.
ENSURE CONTEXTUALIZATION
Add surrounding context
Extend this passage one adjacent verse at a time.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS VERSE?
Ask a Local Pastor
Find a nearby pastor committed to holding fast the faithful word, then use the public contact information to begin a real conversation. Nothing is sent or stored for you.
DEFINED WORDS
Luke 2:48
A female parent; figuratively, a source, chief city, or maternal relation.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
Have: possess, hold, receive, or experience; also used as an auxiliary verb.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
To deal: to distribute, allot, act toward another, or conduct a matter.
Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)
To look upon or see; as an interjection, look or take notice.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Grieving or being in sorrow.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
SCRIPTURE WITH SCRIPTURE
Cross References
Choose how far to extend the reference list.
From verse 48
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study49And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study46¶ While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study23And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli,
- Study this reference
Open the full verse study22And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?
CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION
Still have questions? Ask a Local Pastor.
See public contact information for nearby churches. You decide whether to call, email, or visit.