Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. New Living Translation When Jesus’ parents had fulfilled all the requirements of the law of the Lord, they returned home to Nazareth in Galilee. English Standard Version And when they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. Berean Standard Bible When Jesus’ parents had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. Berean Literal Bible And when they accomplished everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their city, Nazareth. King James Bible And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. New King James Version So when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. New American Standard Bible And when His parents had completed everything in accordance with the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city of Nazareth. NASB 1995 When they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city of Nazareth. NASB 1977 And when they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city of Nazareth. Legacy Standard Bible And when they had finished everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city of Nazareth. Amplified Bible And when they had done everything [in connection with Jesus’ birth] according to the Law of the Lord, they went back to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. Berean Annotated Bible When Jesus’ parents had done everything required by the Law of the Lord {Kyriou}, they returned to Galilee (circuit), to their own town of Nazareth (branch). Christian Standard Bible When they had completed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. Holman Christian Standard Bible When they had completed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. American Standard Version And when they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. Contemporary English Version After Joseph and Mary had done everything that the Law of the Lord commands, they returned home to Nazareth in Galilee. English Revised Version And when they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. GOD'S WORD® Translation After doing everything the Lord's Teachings required, Joseph and Mary returned to their hometown of Nazareth in Galilee. Good News Translation When Joseph and Mary had finished doing all that was required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to their hometown of Nazareth in Galilee. International Standard Version After doing everything required by the Law of the Lord, Joseph and Mary returned to their hometown of Nazareth in Galilee. NET Bible So when Joseph and Mary had performed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. New Heart English Bible When they had accomplished all things that were according to the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. Webster's Bible Translation And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. Weymouth New Testament Then, as soon as they had accomplished all that the Law required, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen Jesus’ parents had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. World English Bible When they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd when they completed all things according to the Law of the LORD, they turned back to Galilee, to their city of Nazareth; Berean Literal Bible And when they accomplished everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their city, Nazareth. Young's Literal Translation And when they finished all things, according to the Law of the Lord, they turned back to Galilee, to their city Nazareth; Smith's Literal Translation And when they finished all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee to their city, Nazareth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their city Nazareth. Catholic Public Domain Version And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their city, Nazareth. New American Bible When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. New Revised Standard Version When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when they had done everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And when they had finished everything according to that which is in the law of THE LORD JEHOVAH, they returned to Galilee to Nazareth their city. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. Godbey New Testament And when they finished all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee into their own city Nazareth. Haweis New Testament And when they had finished all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, into their own city Nazareth. Mace New Testament and when they had performed every thing required by the divine law, they returned into Galilee, to Nazareth their city. Weymouth New Testament Then, as soon as they had accomplished all that the Law required, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. Worrell New Testament And, when they accomplished all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. Worsley New Testament And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Return to Nazareth38Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem. 39 When Jesus’ parents had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. 40And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.… Cross References When Jesus’ parents had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, Leviticus 12:6-8 When the days of her purification are complete, whether for a son or for a daughter, she is to bring to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting a year-old lamb for a burnt offering and a young pigeon or a turtledove for a sin offering. / And the priest will present them before the LORD and make atonement for her; and she shall be ceremonially cleansed from her flow of blood. This is the law for a woman giving birth, whether to a male or to a female. / But if she cannot afford a lamb, she shall bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons, one for a burnt offering and the other for a sin offering. Then the priest will make atonement for her, and she will be clean.’” Exodus 13:2 “Consecrate to Me every firstborn male. The firstborn from every womb among the Israelites belongs to Me, both of man and beast.” Numbers 18:15-16 The firstborn of every womb, whether man or beast, that is offered to the LORD belongs to you. But you must surely redeem every firstborn son and every firstborn male of unclean animals. / You are to pay the redemption price for a month-old male according to your valuation: five shekels of silver, according to the sanctuary shekel, which is twenty gerahs. they returned to Galilee, Matthew 2:22 But when he learned that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee, Luke 4:14 Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region. Mark 1:14-15 After the arrest of John, Jesus went into Galilee and proclaimed the gospel of God. / “The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!” to their own town of Nazareth. Matthew 2:23 and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophets: “He will be called a Nazarene.” John 1:45-46 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” / “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip. Mark 1:9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. Matthew 2:23 and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophets: “He will be called a Nazarene.” Matthew 2:21-22 So Joseph got up, took the Child and His mother, and went to the land of Israel. / But when he learned that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee, Matthew 13:54 Coming to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked. Mark 1:9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. Acts 2:22 Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know. Acts 10:38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. Hebrews 2:17 For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people. Treasury of Scripture And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. performed. Luke 2:21-24 And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb… Luke 1:6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. Deuteronomy 12:32 What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it. they returned. Luke 2:4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) Matthew 2:22,23 But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee: … Nazareth. Jump to Previous Accomplished Child City Deliverance Expecting Finished Galilee Jerusalem Joseph Law Mary Moment Nazareth Ordered Performed Required Thanks TurnedJump to Next Accomplished Child City Deliverance Expecting Finished Galilee Jerusalem Joseph Law Mary Moment Nazareth Ordered Performed Required Thanks TurnedLuke 2 1. Augustus taxes all the Roman empire.6. The nativity of Jesus. 8. An angel relates it to the shepherds, and many sing praises to God for it. 15. The shepherds glorify God. 21. Jesus is circumcised. 22. Mary purified. 25. Simeon and Anna prophesy of Jesus, 39. who increases in wisdom, 41. questions in the temple with the teachers, 51. and is obedient to his parents. When Jesus’ parents had done everything required by the Law of the Lord This phrase highlights the obedience of Mary and Joseph to the Mosaic Law. After Jesus' birth, they fulfilled the requirements of the Law, which included circumcision on the eighth day (Luke 2:21) and the purification rites for Mary, as well as the presentation of Jesus at the temple (Luke 2:22-24). This obedience underscores their piety and faithfulness to God's commandments, setting a foundation for Jesus' own adherence to the Law (Matthew 5:17). The Law of the Lord refers to the Torah, which was central to Jewish life and worship. they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus' Parents (Mary and Joseph)Devout Jews who adhered to the Law of the Lord, demonstrating obedience and faithfulness. 2. The Law of the Lord Refers to the Mosaic Law, which included various rites and ceremonies that Jesus' parents fulfilled. 3. Galilee A region in ancient Israel where Nazareth is located, known for being less prominent than Judea. 4. Nazareth A small town in Galilee, significant as the place where Jesus grew up, fulfilling the prophecy that He would be called a Nazarene. 5. Return Journey The event of Mary and Joseph returning to Nazareth after fulfilling the requirements of the Law in Jerusalem. Teaching Points Obedience to God's LawMary and Joseph's actions demonstrate the importance of obeying God's commands, even in seemingly small details. Faithfulness in the Ordinary Returning to Nazareth, a humble and ordinary place, shows that God often works through the ordinary aspects of life. Fulfillment of Prophecy Jesus' upbringing in Nazareth fulfills Old Testament prophecies, reminding us of God's faithfulness to His promises. The Role of Family in Spiritual Growth The spiritual environment provided by Mary and Joseph played a crucial role in Jesus' early life, highlighting the importance of family in nurturing faith. Living Out Faith in Community Nazareth, though small and insignificant, became a place of great significance because of Jesus, teaching us that our communities can be transformed by living out our faith. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 2:39?2. How does Luke 2:39 demonstrate obedience to God's law by Jesus' family? 3. What can we learn from Jesus' parents completing "everything according to the Law"? 4. How does Luke 2:39 connect with Deuteronomy's emphasis on following God's commands? 5. In what ways can we ensure our lives align with God's instructions today? 6. How can parents today emulate the faithfulness shown by Mary and Joseph? 7. How does Luke 2:39 align with historical records of Jesus' early life? 8. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Luke 2:39? 9. Why does Luke 2:39 omit details about Jesus' childhood in Nazareth? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 2? 11. Was there a family tomb for Jesus? 12. Was Nazareth inhabited during Jesus' lifetime? 13. Who was Joseph, Jesus' earthly father? 14. Who was Jesus of Nazareth? What Does Luke 2:39 Mean When Jesus’ parents had done everything• Luke has just described Mary and Joseph presenting Jesus in the temple, offering the sacrifice prescribed for a firstborn son (Luke 2:22–24). • Their obedience is exhaustive—“everything” God asked was carried out without omission. Compare Joseph’s earlier promptness in naming the Child on the eighth day (Luke 2:21) and his later readiness to heed angelic warnings (Matthew 2:13–14). • Scripture consistently applauds full obedience, not partial (Deuteronomy 6:17; James 2:10). Mary and Joseph model the wholehearted submission God seeks from every household (Joshua 24:15). required by the Law of the Lord • The “Law of the Lord” refers to the commands given through Moses. For a firstborn male that included circumcision on the eighth day (Leviticus 12:3), presentation and redemption at the temple (Exodus 13:2; Numbers 18:15–16), and a purification offering for the mother (Leviticus 12:6–8). • By meeting these demands, the family affirms that the Law is good and binding. Jesus, though sinless, is intentionally placed under the Law from infancy (Galatians 4:4–5). • This moment foreshadows Christ’s later declaration, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them” (Matthew 5:17). His fulfillment begins here through the obedience of His earthly parents. they returned to Galilee • After completing their Jerusalem obligations, the family heads north. Luke’s concise wording leaves room for the intervening flight to Egypt recorded by Matthew (Matthew 2:13–15). Taken together, the Gospels show a round-trip that ultimately lands them back in Galilee. • Galilee, often dubbed “Galilee of the Gentiles” (Isaiah 9:1; Matthew 4:15), is a region of mixed populations. Jesus will grow up amid cultural crossroads, preparing Him for a ministry that reaches far beyond Israel’s borders (Luke 4:14–15; Acts 10:37). to their own town of Nazareth • Nazareth is Joseph and Mary’s hometown (Luke 1:26–27). Returning there highlights God’s pattern of working through humble settings (Micah 5:2 contrasted with Bethlehem’s smallness; John 1:46’s “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?”). • Matthew notes that this residence fulfills what was spoken through the prophets: “He will be called a Nazarene” (Matthew 2:23). Though no single Old Testament verse states this, the prophetic theme of Messiah’s lowliness is unmistakable (Isaiah 53:2; Zechariah 9:9). • Growing up in Nazareth, Jesus experiences ordinary village life—He learns a trade (Mark 6:3) and is known by neighbors—yet He is the eternal Son whose origins are “from ancient times” (Micah 5:2). summary Luke 2:39 records a simple return trip, yet every phrase underscores profound truth. Mary and Joseph obey completely, submitting the infant Messiah to every ordinance God gave. Their faithfulness marks the opening moves of Jesus’ lifelong fulfillment of the Law. By steering back to Galilee and specifically to Nazareth, God roots His redemptive plan in an uncelebrated corner of Israel, displaying that His glory often dawns in humble places. (39) They returned into Galilee.--Filling up the narrative from St. Matthew, we have to insert after the Presentation, the visit of the Magi, the massacre of the Infants, and the flight into Egypt. It seems probable that St. Luke was not acquainted with St. Matthew's narrative, nor St. Matthew with St. Luke's. Each wrote from what he heard, or found in previous existing narratives, more or less incomplete, and hence cannot readily be brought into harmony with the other. Here the parents return to Nazareth as their own city. In St. Matthew the return appears to be determined by their fears of Archelaus. It is possible that, though previously domiciled at Nazareth, they may have thought of settling at Bethlehem, and were deterred from doing so by the cruelty of Herod and his son.Verse 39. - And when they had performed all things according to the Law of the Lord. Another note, which tells us of the rigid obedience which Mary and Joseph paid to the Law of Israel, under which they lived. Marcion, the famous Gnostic heretic (second century), who adopted this Gospel of St. Luke, to the exclusion of the other three, as the authoritative Gospel for his sect (the Marcionites), omitted, however, all these passages of St. Luke's narrative in which the old Mosaic Law was spoken of with reverence. They returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. To complete the story of our Lord's early life, we must insert from St. Matthew, before this return to Nazareth, the visit of the Magi, and the flight to and return from Egypt. It is probable - even if the Gospel of St. Matthew, as we have it, was not then written - that these details, the visit of the Magi and the flight into Egypt, were facts already well known to those whom this Gospel was especially designed to instruct.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Whenὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. [Jesus’ parents] had done ἐτέλεσαν (etelesan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 5055: (a) I end, finish, (b) I fulfill, accomplish, (c) I pay. From telos; to end, i.e. Complete, execute, conclude, discharge. everything πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. required by κατὰ (kata) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Law νόμον (nomon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3551: From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. of [the] Lord, Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. they returned ἐπέστρεψαν (epestrepsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1994: From epi and strepho; to revert. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Galilee, Γαλιλαίαν (Galilaian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1056: Of Hebrew origin; Galiloea, a region of Palestine. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. their [own] ἑαυτῶν (heautōn) Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1438: Himself, herself, itself. town πόλιν (polin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 4172: A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. of Nazareth. Ναζαρέθ (Nazareth) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3478: Or Nazaret nad-zar-et'; of uncertain derivation; Nazareth or Nazaret, a place in Palestine. 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