Luke 2:41-47
New King James Version
The Boy Jesus Amazes the Scholars
41 His parents went to (A)Jerusalem (B)every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the (C)custom of the feast. 43 When they had finished the (D)days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And [a]Joseph and His mother did not know it; 44 but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day’s journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances. 45 So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him. 46 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. 47 And (E)all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers.
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- Luke 2:43 NU His parents
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