ASV: And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? knew ye not that I must be in my Father's house?
BBE: And he said to them, Why were you looking for me? was it not clear to you that my right place was in my Father's house?
DBY: And he said to them, Why is it that ye have sought me? did ye not know that I ought to be occupied in my Father's business?
KJV: And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
WEY: "Why is it that you have been searching for me?" He replied; "did you not know that it is my duty to be engaged upon my Father's business?"
WBS: And he said to them, How is it that ye sought me? knew ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
WEB: He said to them, "Why were you looking for me? Didn't you know that I must be in my Father's house?"
YLT: And he said unto them, 'Why 'is it' that ye were seeking me? did ye not know that in the things of my Father it behoveth me to be?'
