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When they saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, "Son, why have you treated us this way? Behold, your father and I were anxiously looking for you."
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A Relatable Family Moment
Commentators emphasize the raw, human emotion in this scene. Mary and Joseph were 'astonished' and had been searching 'sorrowing,' or with great anxiety. Mary's question is not one of anger but a gentle scolding born from three days of parental fear and grief. This highlights the relatable humanity of the holy family, who experienced real-world stress and concern.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Why hast thou thus dealt with us? Why have you given us all this trouble and anxiety, in going so far and returning with so much concern?<…
They were astonished (εξεπλαγησαν). Second aorist passive indicative of an old Greek word (εκπλησσω), to strike out, drive out by …
19th Century
Anglican
Behold, thy father and I have sought.—The latter clause expresses a continuous act, We were seeking you; and our…
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Luke vividly describes the parents’ emotions, the first of which is astonishment and awe (cf. v.33). His mother’s natural concern then issues very …
16th Century
Protestant
And his mother said to him—those who think that the holy virgin spoke in this manner, for the purpose of showing her authority, are, in my…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when they saw him they were amazed That is, when Joseph and Mary saw him amidst the doctors, they were astonishe…
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