en_tn_lite_do_not_use/luk/02/45.md

translationWords

• en:tw:amazed
• en:tw:teacher
• en:tw:temple
• en:tw:understand

translationNotes

• When they did not find him - "When Mary and Joseph did not find Jesus"
• It came about that - This phrase is used here to mark an important event in the story. If your language has a way for doing this, you could consider using it here.
• in the temple - This could be translated as "in the temple courtyard" or "at the temple."
• in the middle of - This does not mean the exact center. Rather, it means "among" or "together with" or "in the midst of" (UDB).
• the teachers - "the religious teachers" or "those who taught people about God"
• at his understanding - This could be translated as "at how much he understood" or "that he understood so much about God."
• his answers - This could also be translated as "at how well he answered them" or "that he answered their questions so well."