Luke 2:46-49 (New Living Translation)
46
Three days later they finally discovered him. He was in the Temple, sitting among the religious teachers, discussing deep questions with them.
47
And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
48
His parents didn't know what to think. "Son!" his mother said to him. "Why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been frantic, searching for you everywhere."
49
"But why did you need to search?" he asked. "You should have known that I would be in my Father's house." a
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Luke 2:49 - Or "Didn't you realize that I should be involved with my Father's affairs?"