THE LOST BOY FOUND IN THE CHURCH
Luke 2:40-52
40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with
wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. 41 Now his parents
went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 42 And
when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the
custom of the feast. 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]. 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. 45 And when
they found him not, they turned back again 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 doctors, both hearing
them, and asking them questions. 47 And all that heard him were
astonished at his understanding and answers. 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. 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? 50 And
they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. 51 And
he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto
them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. 52 And
Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and
man.
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