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Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Yerushalayim.
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When they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into the Galil, to their own city, Natzeret.
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The child grew, and grew strong in spirit, filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.
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His parents went every year to Yerushalayim at the feast of the Pesach.
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When he was twelve years old, they went up to Yerushalayim according to the custom of the feast,
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and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Yeshua stayed behind in Yerushalayim. Yosef and his mother didn't know it,
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but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's journey, and they looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.
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When they didn't find him, they returned to Yerushalayim, looking for him.
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It happened after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them, and asking them questions.
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All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
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When they saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, "Son, why have you treated us this way? Behold, your father and I were anxiously looking for you."