Luke 2
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Luke 2:40-47

40And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.

41Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover.

42And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom.

43And when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it,

44but supposing him to be in the group they went a day's journey, but then they began to search for him among their relatives and acquaintances,

45and when they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, searching for him.

46After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.

47And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

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