Luke 2:49
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 2
“And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?”Luke 2:49
What Does Luke 2:49 Mean?
Luke 2:49 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 49 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Luke 2:49 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 6:38“For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.”John 8:29“And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.”Psalms 40:8“I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.”Malachi 3:1“Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the LORD, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts.”John 4:34“Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.”Luke 2:48“And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.”John 2:16“And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father’s house an house of merchandise.”John 5:17“But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.”Matthew 21:12“And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,”John 9:4“I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.”Mark 1:38“And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.”Psalms 26:8“LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.”Mark 3:33“And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren?”John 4:4“And he must needs go through Samaria.”Exodus 34:29“And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses’ hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him.”Matthew 12:48“But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?”John 2:4“Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.”
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