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and herself a widow up to eighty-four years; who did not depart from the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers;
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and she coming up the same hour gave praise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who waited for redemption in Jerusalem.
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And when they had completed all things according to the law of [the] Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own city Nazareth.
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And the child grew and waxed strong [in spirit], filled with wisdom, and God's grace was upon him.
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And his parents went yearly to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
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And when he was twelve years old, and they went up [to Jerusalem] according to the custom of the feast
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and had completed the days, as they returned, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and his parents knew not [of it];
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but, supposing him to be in the company that journeyed together, they went a day's journey, and sought him among their relations and acquaintances:
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and not having found him they returned to Jerusalem seeking him.
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And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers and hearing them and asking them questions.
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And all who heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.