Luke 2:34-50
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34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;
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35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
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36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;
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37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
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38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
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39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
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40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
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41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
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42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
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43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.
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44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
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45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
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46 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.
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47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
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48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
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49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
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50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.