Jesus in the Temple
41 | Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. |
42 | And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. |
43 | And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. |
44 | But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. |
45 | And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. |
46 | And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. |
47 | And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. |
48 | And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. |
49 | And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? |
50 | And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. |
51 | And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. |
52 | And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. |
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