Luke 2:47 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. Answers: - The word αποκρισις here seems not to mean answers only, but what Jesus said by way of question to the doctors, Luke 2:46. So in Revelation 7:13, one of the elders is said to have answered, saying - when he only asked a question. Bp. Pearce.

Luke 2:47

47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.