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and as a widow till she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day.
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And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks to God, and spoke of him to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
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And when they had performed everything 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 became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor 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 according to custom;
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and when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it,
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but supposing him to be in the company they went a day's journey, and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintances;
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and when they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking him.
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After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions;
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and all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.