Luke:2:41-52

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* His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover . * And when He was twelve years old , they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast . * When they had finished the days , as they returned , the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem . And Joseph and His mother did not know it ; * but supposing Him to have been in the company , they went a day 's journey , and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances . * So when they did not find Him , they returned to Jerusalem , seeking Him . * Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple , sitting in the midst of the teachers , both listening to them and asking them questions . * And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers . * So when they saw Him , they were amazed ; and His mother said to Him , "Son , why have You done this to us ? Look , Your father and I have sought You anxiously ." * And He said to them , "Why did you seek Me ? Did you not know that I must be about My Father 's business ?" * But they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them . * Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth , and was subject to them , but His mother kept all these things in her heart . * And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature , and in favor with God and men .

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