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And his father and mother were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning him.
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And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother: Behold this child is set for the fall and for the resurrection of many in Israel and for a sign which shall be contradicted.
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And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts thoughts may be revealed.
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And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser. She was far advanced in years and had lived with her husband seven years from her virginity.
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And she was a widow until fourscore and four years: who departed not from the temple, by fastings and prayers serving night and day.
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Now she, at the same hour, coming in, confessed to the Lord: and spoke of him to all that looked for the redemption of Israel.
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And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their city Nazareth.
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And the child grew and waxed strong, full of wisdom: and the grace of God was in him.
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And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch.
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And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast,
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And having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem. And his parents knew it not.