Luke 2:51-52

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 2:51

And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth . The question of Mary, and the quiet grave answer of the Child Jesus, were all that seems to have taken place. It served, no doubt, to bring back to Mary's mind what had long passed, and the memory of which for her was beginning somewhat to fade. This was, no doubt, one of the uses of the temple scene, but it had other and deeper purposes to serve. It was then, perhaps, as we have already reverently surmised, in the gradual development and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 2:51-52

Growth, our Lord's and our own. The growth of Jesus Christ his subjection to his parents teach us some things respecting him, and they suggest some things for our own guidance. I. THE GROWTH OF JESUS CHRIST . 1 . The fullness of his condescension. We find this in his stooping so far as How the Infinite One could so bereave himself of his infinitude as to be able to increase in wisdom, we cannot understand. But we cannot understand infinitude at all, and we act wisely... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 2:52

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. Another of these little word-paintings of St. Luke in which the work and progress of long years is depicted. The purpose of this brief statement is clear. The evangelist would teach us that, with Jesus, bodily development proceeded in the same orderly fashion as it does with other men, while wisdom—deepening with the years—passed into his soul as it passes into the souls of other men, by the ordinary channels of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 2:51

Went down with them - Down from Jerusalem, which was in a high, mountainous region.Was subject unto them - Performed the duty of a faithful and obedient child, and not improbably was engaged in the trade of Joseph - that of a carpenter. Every Jew was required to learn some trade, and there is every reason to think that our Saviour followed that of his reputed father. And from this we learn:1. That obedience to parents is a duty. Jesus has set an example in this that all children should follow.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 2:52

In favour with God - That is, in proportion to his advance in wisdom. This does not imply that he ever lacked the favor of God, but that God regarded him with favor in proportion as he showed an understanding and spirit like his own. Happy are those children who imitate the example of Jesus - who are obedient to parents who increase in wisdom - who are sober, temperate, and industrious, and who thus increase in favor with God and people. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 2:51

Luke 2:51. And he went down with them to Nazareth That he might not seem to encourage disobedience in children, by withdrawing himself in that weak age from under the government of his parents, he very willingly retired with them into the obscure city of Nazareth, where for many years he was, as it were, buried alive. Doubtless he came up to Jerusalem to worship at the feast three times a year: but whether he ever went again into the temple to dispute with the doctors there, we are not... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 2:52

Luke 2:52. And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature In the perfections of his divine nature there could be no increase; but this is spoken of his human nature, consisting of a reasonable soul and human flesh; his body increased in stature and bulk, and his soul in wisdom and in all the endowments of a human spirit. It received distinct and gradual illuminations as he advanced in years: for though the eternal Word was united to his human soul from his birth, or even conception, yet the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 2:41-52

13. Jesus twelve years old (Luke 2:41-52)Joseph and Mary, being sincere and faithful Jews, went to Jerusalem for the Passover each year. Jesus, who accompanied them on the occasion recorded here, was twelve years old at the time. At this age Jewish boys were being prepared for entrance into the adult affairs of the synagogue (Luke 2:41-42).In the Jewish form of instruction, teacher and student often took turns at asking and answering questions, many of which were concerned with details of the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 2:51

subject. See note on Luke 2:42 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 2:52

increased = advanced, in wisdom. See App-117 . stature = maturity in all respects. with = from beside. Greek. para. App-104 . man = men. Greek. anthropos. App-123 . read more