Luke 2:42-52

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 1full 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 2were amazed at His understanding and His answers. 48When Joseph and Mary saw Him, they were bewildered; and 3His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You treated us this way? Behold, 4Your 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 5I had to be in My Father’s 6house?” 50And yet 7they on their part did not understand the statement which He had 8made to them. 51And He went down with them and came to 9Nazareth, and He continued to be subject to them; and 10His mother 11treasured all these 12things in her heart.

52And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and 13stature, and in 14favor with God and people.