And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

LUKE 2:39KJV
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Luke 2:39 (KJV)

What does Luke 2:39 mean?

Luke 2:39 means that after Mary and Joseph finished doing everything required by God’s law for their newborn son Jesus, they left Jerusalem and returned home to Nazareth in the region of Galilee. This verse marks the end of their time in Jerusalem after Jesus’ birth and shows their obedience to religious customs.

Luke is narrating to his readers, describing how Jesus’ parents carefully followed the Jewish laws after his birth—such as purification and presenting him at the temple. Once these duties were completed, the family returned to their hometown, Nazareth, setting the stage for Jesus’ upbringing there. This verse connects the events in Jerusalem with Jesus’ early life in Galilee, emphasizing the family’s faithfulness and the ordinary setting where Jesus would grow up.