Luke 2:47

47 All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and answers.

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 When they did not find him, they went back to Jerusalem to look for him there.

46 After three days they found Jesus sitting in the Temple with the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.

47 All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and answers.

48 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."

49 Jesus said to them, "Why were you looking for me? Didn't you know that I must be in my Father's house?"