"About My Father's Business"

Description of Illustration: color illustration of faux stained glass, Jesus is speaking with elders in the temple pointing to a scroll while his parents wait for him

The episode is described in Luke 2:41-52. Jesus at the age of twelve accompanies Mary, Joseph and a large group of their relatives and friends to Jerusalem on pilgrimage, following "the custom of the feast" (NKJV) - that is, Passover. On the day of their return, Jesus "lingered" in the Temple, but Mary and Joseph thought that he was among their group. Mary and Joseph headed back home and after a day of travel realised Jesus was missing, so they returned to Jerusalem, finding Jesus three days later.

      He was found in the Temple in discussion with the elders who were amazed at his learning, especially given his young age. When admonished by Mary, Jesus replied:

"Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?"

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