Second Sunday after Christmas

Commentary on Luke 2:41-52 Working Preacher

Luther Seminary exegesis on the boy Jesus among the temple teachers, the RCL page for this same temple pericope.

Luke 2:41-52 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching

Reformed preaching commentary on Jesus in his Father's house and growing in wisdom and favor.

Luke 2 Commentary: The Childhood of Jesus Enduring Word · David Guzik

David Guzik's evangelical verse-by-verse study covering the return to Nazareth and the visit at age twelve.

Luke 2:40 Commentaries BibleHub

Classic commentators aggregated on the child growing strong and filled with wisdom.

The Boy Jesus at the Temple (Luke 2:41-52) JesusWalk · Ralph Wilson

Ralph Wilson's study of the temple episode, useful for character detail and devotional preparation.

Enter the Bible: Luke Enter the Bible

Luther Seminary background on Luke's audience and the shape of the infancy narrative.

Luke 1-9 Overview BibleProject

Animated overview of the first half of Luke that frames the boy Jesus in the temple.

Luke 2:40 Interlinear BibleHub

Greek text with parsing and Strong's numbers for growing, wisdom (sophia), and grace (charis).

Catena: Luke 2 Catena

Patristic and medieval comment gathered on the twelve-year-old Jesus and his answer to Mary and Joseph.

Monday Meditation: Luke 2:41-52 Gary Neal Hansen

Presbyterian per-text meditation on the missing boy who turns out to be about his Father's business.

LCMS Three-Year Series Prayers, Second Sunday after Christmas files.lcms.org

Prayers of the Church dated Jan. 4, 2026, for the Second Sunday after Christmas, the week Luke 2:40-52 is appointed.

Christ among the Doctors, Abraham Danielsz. Hondius wga.hu

Shows the boy Jesus questioning the teachers in the temple, the scene of Luke 2:46-47.

Luke 2:41-52, Textweek textweek.com

Textweek's linked resource page for the boy Jesus in the temple, Luke 2:41-52.