And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
Parallel translations
- WEB Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him,
- BSB The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.
- NKJV And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him.
- NASB And His father and mother were amazed at the things which were being said about Him.
- NLT Jesus’ parents were amazed at what was being said about him.
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Quick answer
Joseph and Mary marvel at what is said about Jesus. It matters because even those closest to Him continued to learn the depth of His identity.
Overview
The parents are amazed at Simeon's words concerning their child. Though they had received angelic revelations, the unfolding testimony to Jesus still stirs wonder. Luke shows that grasping the fullness of who Christ is comes gradually, even to His own family.
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Cross-references · 3
- Luke 1:65–66And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea.
- Isa 8:18Behold, I and the children whom the LORD hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion.
- Luke 2:48And 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.
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