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and she was a widow of about fourscore and four years. She departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
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And she, coming in that instant, gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
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And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee to their own city, Nazareth.
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And the Child grew and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.
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Now His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover.
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And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the Feast.
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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.
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But they, supposing Him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought Him among their kinsfolk and acquaintances.
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And when they found Him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking Him.
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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.
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And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers.