48 His parents were totally confused when they saw what he was doing. His mother asked him, "Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I—we’ve been worried sick! We’ve been looking everywhere for you!"

49 "Why is it that you were looking for me?" Jesus replied. "Didn’t you know I should be here in my Father’s house?" 50 But they didn’t understand what he meant. 51 Then he went back with them to Nazareth, and did what he was told. His mother kept on thinking about everything that happened.