Luke 2:41-52 ▼

41 And His parents used to go annually to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.

42 And, when He became twelve years old, they, going up according to the custom of the feast,

43 and having completed the days, as they were returning, the Boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and His parents knew it not;

44 but, supposing Him to be in the company, they went a day's journey; and they were seeking Him among their kindred and acquaintances;

45 and, not finding Him , they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him.

46 And it came to pass that, after three days, they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them, and asking them questions.

47 And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers.

48 And, seeing Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, "Child, why didst Thou treat us thus? Behold, Thy father and I were seeking Thee, sorrowing!"

49 And He said to them, "Why were ye seeking Me? Did ye not know that I must be in My Father's business?"

50 And they understood not the saying that He spake to them.

51 And He went down with them, and came into Nazareth, and was subject to them. And His mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

52 And Jesus kept advancing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.