Tafsir Al-Jalalayn: Maryam, Ayah 12
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(O John!) Allah said to John when he reached the age of puberty and understanding: (Hold the Scripture) act according to that which is in the Torah, seriously and diligently. (And We gave him) and We gave John (wisdom) understanding and knowledge (when a child) when he was still young.
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Al-Jalalayn Commentary
And two years after his birth God exalted be He said to him ‘O John! Hold on to the Scripture namely the Torah firmly’ earnestly. And We gave him judgement prophethood while still a child a three-year old;