And they understood not the saying, &c.] What he meant by his Father's house, or his Father's business, and the necessity of his being there, and about that:
which he spake unto them; at that time, and as above related.
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When Jesus' parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, "Son, why did you do this to us? Your father and I were very worried about you and have been looking for you."
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Jesus said to them, "Why were you looking for me? Didn't you know that I must be in my Father's house?"
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But they did not understand the meaning of what he said.
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Jesus went with them to Nazareth and was obedient to them. But his mother kept in her mind all that had happened.
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Jesus became wiser and grew physically. People liked him, and he pleased God.