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He went down with them, and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
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The Humility of the Son
Commentators unanimously emphasize that Jesus, the Son of God, willingly submitted to his earthly parents. This act wasn't out of necessity but was a voluntary choice for our salvation. As John Calvin notes, it was part of his role as Redeemer. This provides a powerful example of humility and obedience to God-ordained authority.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Went down with them. Down from Jerusalem, which was in a high, mountainous region.
Was subject unto them. He performed the…
He was subject unto them (ην υποτασσομενος αυτοις). Periphrastic imperfect passive. He continued subject unto them, this wondrous …
19th Century
Anglican
Was subject to them.—There was, therefore, in the years that followed, no premature assumption of authority—nothing but the patter…
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Luke hurries on to assure us also of Jesus’ perfect humanity by noting his obedience to his parents. Once more Mary reflects inwardly on the signif…
16th Century
Protestant
And he was subject to them. It was for our salvation that Christ took upon himself this low estate: that the Lord and head of angels volun…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he went down with them From the temple, and from Jerusalem, which were on high ground:
and ca…
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