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 his parents saw him, they were shocked. His mother said, "Child, why have you treated us like this? Listen! Your father and I have been worried. We've been looking for you!"
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Jesus replied, "Why were you looking for me? Didn't you know that it was necessary for me to be in my Father's house?"
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But they didn't understand what he said to them.
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Jesus went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. His mother cherished every word in her heart.
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Jesus matured in wisdom and years, and in favor with God and with people.