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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 be in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among [their] relations and acquaintance.
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And when they found him not, they returned 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 that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
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And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said to him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
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And he said to them, How is it that ye sought me? knew ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
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And they understood not the saying which he spoke to them.
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And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
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And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.