Luke 2:46

And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.

Cross-reference

Luke 2:44 Parallel

Luke 2:44 sets up the search that ends in verse 46 — Jesus is found in the temple.

Luke 2:45 Parallel

In Luke 2:45, the parents return to Jerusalem searching. This sets up the three-day search that leads to finding Jesus in the temple.

Luke 5:17 Parallel

In Luke 5:17, Jesus teaches among Pharisees and teachers — a parallel scene of Jesus interacting with religious teachers, now as an adult with authority.

Luke 10:39 Contrast

In Luke 10:39, Mary sits at Jesus' feet listening, contrasting the boy Jesus sitting among teachers and learning from them.

Isaiah 50:4 Allusion

Isaiah 50:4 speaks of a well-instructed tongue and an ear to listen — directly parallels Jesus listening and asking questions in the temple.

Acts 22:3 Parallel

In Acts 22:3, Paul was educated at Gamaliel's feet — a parallel to Jesus' own learning among temple teachers.

Psalm 26:8 Related theme

Psalm 26:8 expresses love for God's house — Jesus' presence in the temple reflects that devotion.

Psalm 84:10 Parallel

Psalm 84:10 values a day in God's courts above all — Jesus staying in the temple illustrates this priority.