Luke 2:48

Luke 2:48. They (i.e., His parents) were astonished. Comp. Luke 2:50.

His mother said unto him. This indicates that there was a special reason for her speaking rather than Joseph. But the answer shows that these Chapter s were not written to unduly exalt Mary.

Son. Greek, ‘child'

Why, etc. There is a tone of reproach in the question, and also a hint that Jesus had never before grieved the mother's heart. This separates Him at once from all other boys.

Thy father and I. This form of speech was required by usage. It may, however, imply that Mary had never told her son of the remarkable circumstances of His birth, and then His answer, assuming a knowledge of His Father, would be the more remarkable.