Luke 2:44 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.”

Luke 2:44 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Luke 2:44 in 6 Bible Translations

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Luke 2:44 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.”

Luke 2:44 — World English Bible

Luke 2:44 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance:”

Luke 2:44 — American Standard Version

Luke 2:44 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“and, having supposed him to be in the company, they went a day's journey, and were seeking him among the kindred and among the acquaintances,”

Luke 2:44 — Young's Literal Translation

Luke 2:44 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“but, supposing him to be in the company that journeyed together, they went a day's journey, and sought him among their relations and acquaintances:”

Luke 2:44 — Darby Translation

Luke 2:44 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“But they supposing, that he had bene in the company, went a dayes iourney, and sought him among their kinsfolke, and acquaintance.”

Luke 2:44 — Geneva Bible

Luke 2:44 in Context — Luke 2

42 Lorsqu’il fut âgé de douze ans, ils y montèrent, selon la coutume de la fête.

43 Puis, quand les jours furent écoulés, et qu’ils s’en retournèrent, l’enfant Jésus resta à Jérusalem. Son père et sa mère ne s’en aperçurent pas.

44 Croyant qu’il était avec leurs compagnons de voyage, ils firent une journée de chemin, et le cherchèrent parmi leurs parents et leurs connaissances.

45 Mais, ne l’ayant pas trouvé, ils retournèrent à Jérusalem pour le chercher.

46 Au bout de trois jours, ils le trouvèrent dans le temple, assis au milieu des docteurs, les écoutant et les interrogeant.

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What Does Luke 2:44 Mean?

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