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Luke 2:42

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And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

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  1. Luke 2:40

    And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

  2. Luke 2:41

    Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

  3. Luke 2:43

    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.

  4. Luke 2:44

    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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