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21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived.
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21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived.
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22 When the time of their purification according to the Law of Moses had been completed, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord
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22 When the time of their purification according to the Law of Moses had been completed, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord
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23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, "Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord" ),
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23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, "Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord" ),
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24 and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: "a pair of doves or two young pigeons."
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24 and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: "a pair of doves or two young pigeons."
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25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
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25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
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26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
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26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
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27 Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required,
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27 Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required,
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28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:
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28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:
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29 "Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace.
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29 "Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace.
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30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,
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30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,
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31 which you have prepared in the sight of all people,
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31 which you have prepared in the sight of all people,
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32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel."
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32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel."
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33 The child's father and mother marveled at what was said about him.
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33 The child's father and mother marveled at what was said about him.
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34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: "This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
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34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: "This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
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35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too."
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35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too."
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36 There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage,
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36 There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage,
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37 and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
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37 and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
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38 Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
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38 Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
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39 When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth.
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39 When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth.
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40 And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
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40 And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
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41 Every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover.
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41 Every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover.
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42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the Feast, according to the custom.
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42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the Feast, according to the custom.
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43 After the Feast was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it.
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43 After the Feast was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it.
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44 Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and friends.
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44 Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and friends.
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45 When they did not find him, they went back to Jerusalem to look for him.
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45 When they did not find him, they went back to Jerusalem to look for him.
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46 After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
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46 After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
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47 Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers.
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47 Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers.
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48 When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, "Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you."
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48 When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, "Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you."
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49 "Why were you searching for me?" he asked. "Didn't you know I had to be in my Father's house?"
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49 "Why were you searching for me?" he asked. "Didn't you know I had to be in my Father's house?"
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50 But they did not understand what he was saying to them.
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50 But they did not understand what he was saying to them.
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51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart.
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51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart.
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52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
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52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
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| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
