Luke 2:48

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When His parents saw Him, they were astonished. “Child, why have You done this to us?” His mother asked. “Your father and I have been anxiously searching for You.”

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

When they saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us this way? Behold, your father and I were anxiously looking for you.”

World English Bible (WEB)

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Strong's King James

(48) And seeing Him they were overwhelmed and His mother said to Him, "Child! Why do you do this to us? See, your father and I are distressed, looking for You!"

The F.O.G

His parents were both relieved and upset. His mother said to Him, "Son, why have You treated us like this? Your father and I have been worried sick looking for You!"

The F.O.G Paraphrase

And, having seen him, they were amazed, and his mother said unto him, ‘Child, why didst thou thus to us? lo, thy father and I, sorrowing, were seeking thee.’

Young's Literal Translation

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Luke 2:48

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Luke 2:48