Luke 2:47

47 and everyone who heard him was astonished at his insight and his responses.

Luke 2:47 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 2:47

And all that heard him were astonished
All in the sanhedrim, both the doctors, and their disciples, were amazed,

at his understanding;
in the knowledge of the law, and of the Scriptures:

and his answers;
which he returned to the questions the doctor's put to him, which were made with so much wisdom and judgment, that it was surprising in one of his years.

Luke 2:47 In-Context

45 Failing to find him, they returned to Yerushalayim to look for him.

46 On the third day they found him -- he was sitting in the Temple court among the rabbis, not only listening to them but questioning what they said;

47 and everyone who heard him was astonished at his insight and his responses.

48 When his parents saw him, they were shocked; and his mother said to him, "Son! Why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been terribly worried looking for you!"

49 He said to them, "Why did you have to look for me? Didn't you know that I had to be concerning myself with my Father's affairs?"