Luke:2:41-52

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* Now , the parents of Jesus went yearly to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover . * And when he was twelve years old , they having gone thither , according to the usage of the festival , and remained the customary time ; * being on their return , the child Jesus staid behind in Jerusalem , and neither Joseph nor his mother knew it . * They supposing him to be in the company , went a day 's journey , and then sought him among their relations and acquaintances ; * but not finding him , they returned to Jerusalem , seeking him . * And after three days they found him in the temple , sitting among the doctors , both hearing them , and asking them questions . * And all who heard him , were amazed at his understanding and answers , * and they beheld him with astonishment . And his mother said to him , Son , why have you treated us thus ? Behold , your father and I have sought you with sorrow . * He answered , * But they did not comprehend his answer . * And he returned with them to Nazareth , and was subject to them . And his mother treasured up all these things in her memory . * And Jesus advanced in wisdom , and stature , and in power with God and man .

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