Luke 2:41-49

41His parents went to Jerusalem every year at 1the Feast of the Passover.

42And when He was twelve years old, they went up there according to the custom of the feast;

43and as they were returning, after spending the 2full number of days required, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but His parents were unaware of it.

44Instead, they thought that He was somewhere in the caravan, and they went a day’s journey; and then they began looking for Him among their relatives and acquaintances.

45And when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for Him.

46Then, after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.

47And all who heard Him 3were amazed at His understanding and His answers.

48When Joseph and Mary saw Him, they were bewildered; and 4His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You treated us this way? Behold, 5Your father and I have been anxiously looking for You!”

49And He said to them, “Why is it that you were looking for Me? Did you not know that 6I had to be in My Father’s 7house?”