'The boy Jesus in the temple,'

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Lk 2:41:Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

Lk 2:42:And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

Lk 2:43:And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.

Lk 2:44:But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.

Lk 2:45:And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.

Lk 2:46:And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.

Lk 2:47:And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

Lk 2:48:And when they saw him, they were amazed:and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.

Lk 2:49:And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?

Lk 2:50:And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.

Lk 2:51:And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them:but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

Lk 2:52:And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.