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36 And there was Anna, a prophetess, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher; she was advanced in many days, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity, 37 and she was a widow until eighty-four years, who did not depart the temple, serving with fastings and petitions night and day. 38 And having come up at that hour, she was giving praise to God and was speaking concerning Him to all those waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem. 39 And when they accomplished everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their city, Nazareth. 40 And the Child continued to grow and become strong, being filled with wisdom. And the grace of God was upon Him. 41 And His parents were going every year to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when He was twelve years old, on their having gone up according to the custom of the Feast 43 and having completed the days, in their returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and His parents did not know. 44 And having supposed Him to be in their company, they went a day’s journey and began seeking Him among the relatives and the acquaintances. 45 And not having found Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him. 46 And it came to pass after three days that they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them and questioning them. 47 And all those hearing Him were amazed at His understanding and answers. 48 And having seen Him, they were astonished, and His mother said to Him, “Child, why did You do thus to us? Behold, Your father and I, being distressed, were seeking You.” 49 And He said to them, “Why is it that you? were seeking Me? Did you? not know that it is necessary for Me to be in the house of My Father?” 50 And they did not understand the word that He spoke to them. 51 And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He was subject to them. And His mother was keeping all these matters in her heart. 52 And Jesus continued to advance in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. Luke 2:36-52, Berean Literal Bible. Public domain.
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