How Old Was Jesus When His Father Joseph Died?

There is nothing in the New Testament that indicates the age of Joseph at any point in the life of Jesus. As far as his death, the New Testament does not supply any details on that account either. Based on Luke 2:41-51, Joseph was still alive when Jesus was 12. Based on the words of Jesus on the cross, giving the care of Mary to the apostle John, a fair implication is that Joseph was not alive at the end of Jesus’ ministry (John 19:25-27). Any ages presented by scholars are based on culture of the time or historical literature, but are ultimately pure speculation.

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