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I. A lesson to boys and young men — THE MANLINESS OF OBEDIENCE AND SUBJECTION TO A MOTHER.

II. Teachers may learn THE BEST METHOD OF ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE, by asking and answering questions.

III. Mothers are by this incident reminded that THEIR CHILDREN HAVE OTHER INTERESTS THAN THOSE OF THIS WORLD.

IV. A lesson for all: JESUS, LOST IN THE BUSTLE AND EXCITEMENT OF THE CROWD, IS ALWAYS TO BE FOUND AGAIN IN THE TEMPLE.

(D. Longwill.)

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KJV: And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.

WEB: 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.