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 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 have been anxiously looking for You."
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And He said to them, "Why is it that you were looking for Me? Did you not know that I had to be in My Father's house?"
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But they did not understand the statement which He had made to them.
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And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He continued in subjection to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart.
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And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.