Luke 2:39
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 had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their town, 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.

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.

Majority 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.

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.

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 Version
And 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 had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their town, 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 Bible
And 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 Bible
And 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 Testament
And 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 Nazareth
38Coming 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
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.

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.

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.

Hebrews 4:15
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.

Philippians 2:7-8
but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. / And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.

Isaiah 11:1
Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.

Isaiah 53:2
He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no stately form or majesty to attract us, no beauty that we should desire Him.

Jeremiah 23:5
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.

Micah 5:2
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.

Hosea 11:1
When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called My son.


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.

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Luke 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
This phrase refers to Mary and Joseph, who were chosen by God to be the earthly guardians of Jesus. The Greek word for "parents" here is "γονεῖς" (goneis), emphasizing their role in nurturing and raising Jesus according to Jewish customs and traditions. Their obedience and faithfulness to God's commands are evident throughout the Gospel narratives, highlighting the importance of godly parenting in the upbringing of children.

had done everything required by the Law of the Lord
This phrase underscores the devoutness of Mary and Joseph in adhering to the Mosaic Law. The Greek word for "required" is "πᾶς" (pas), meaning "all" or "every," indicating their complete compliance with the law. This includes the purification rites and the presentation of Jesus at the temple, as described earlier in Luke 2. Their actions reflect a deep commitment to their faith and set a precedent for Jesus' own fulfillment of the law.

they returned to Galilee
Galilee, a region in northern Israel, was known for its diverse population and vibrant culture. The Greek word "ὑπέστρεψαν" (hupestrepsan) means "they returned," signifying a journey back to a familiar place. This return marks the beginning of Jesus' life in a humble and ordinary setting, away from the political and religious epicenter of Jerusalem, yet it is in Galilee that much of His ministry would later unfold.

to their own town of Nazareth
Nazareth, a small and seemingly insignificant town, becomes the backdrop for Jesus' formative years. The Greek term "πόλιν" (polin) refers to a city or town, and "ἰδίαν" (idian) means "own," indicating a place of belonging and identity for Jesus' family. Despite its obscurity, Nazareth fulfills the prophetic word that the Messiah would be called a Nazarene (Matthew 2:23). This highlights God's use of humble beginnings to accomplish His divine purposes, reminding believers that greatness in God's kingdom often starts in the most unexpected 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
When
ὡς (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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