Luke 2:39-42

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.
40 And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.

The Boy Jesus at the Temple

41 Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover.
42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom.

Cross References 3

  • 1. ver 51; S Matthew 2:23
  • 2. ver 52; Luke 1:80
  • 3. Exodus 23:15; Deuteronomy 16:1-8; Luke 22:8
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