Luke 2:41
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Luke 2:42
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And when He became twelve, they went up {there} according to the custom of the Feast;
Luke 2:43
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and as they were returning, after spending the full number of days, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. But His parents were unaware of it,
Luke 2:44
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but supposed Him to be in the caravan, and went a day's journey; and they {began} looking for Him among their relatives and acquaintances.
Luke 2:46
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Then, after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.
Luke 2:47
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And all who heard Him were amazed at His understanding and His answers.
Luke 2:48
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When they saw Him, they were astonished; and His mother said to Him, "Son, why have You treated us this way? Behold, Your father and I have been anxiously looking for You."
Luke 2:49
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And He said to them, "Why is it that you were looking for Me? Did you not know that I had to be in My Father's {house?}"
Luke 2:50
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But they did not understand the statement which He had made to them.
Luke 2:51
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And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He continued in subjection to them; and His mother treasured all {these} things in her heart.
Luke 2:52
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And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
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