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Berean Standard Bible

“Assuming He was in their company, they traveled on for a day before they began to look for Him among their relatives and friends.”

Luke 2:44

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After the Passover festival, Mary and Joseph begin the journey home, supposing Jesus, who is twelve, is somewhere in their large traveling group of relatives and friends.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Assuming He was in their company, they traveled on for a day before they began to look for Him among their relatives and friends.

World English Bible (WEB)

but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey, and they looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.

King James Version (KJV)

But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.

American Standard Version (ASV)

but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day`s journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And in the belief that he was with some of their number, they went a day's journey; and after looking for him among their relations and friends,

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and, having supposed him to be in the company, they went a day's journey, and were seeking him among the kindred and among the acquaintances,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y pensando que estaba en la compañía, anduvieron camino de un día; y le buscaban entre los parientes y entre los conocidos:

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Ellos caminaron todo un día pensando que Jesús iba entre los familiares y conocidos. Cuando lo buscaron

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