^{40 Ref} And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

^{41 Ref} 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 Ref} 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 Ref} 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 Ref} 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 Ref} And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

^{48 Ref} 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 Ref} 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 Ref} And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.

^{51 Ref} 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 Ref} And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.