Luke 2:51

Was subject [η ν υ π ο τ α σ σ ο μ ε ν ο ς]. The participle and finite verb, denoting habitual, continuous subjection. "Even before, he had been subject to them; but this is mentioned now, when it might seem that he could by this time have exempted himself. Not even to the angels fell such an honor as to the parents of Jesus" (Bengel). Compare Hebrews 1:4-8. Kept [δ ι ε τ η ρ ε ι]. Only here and Acts 14:29. The preposition dia, through, indicated close, faithful, persistent keeping, through all the circumstances which might have weakened the impression of the events. Compare Genesis 37:11.