^{40 Ref} The child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.

^{41 Ref} His parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.

⁴² When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast,

^{43 Ref} and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. Joseph and his mother didn't know it,

^{44 Ref} but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's journey, and they looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.

⁴⁵ When they didn't find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.

^{46 Ref} 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.

^{47 Ref} All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

^{48 Ref} When they saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, "Son, why have you treated us this way? Behold, your father and I were anxiously looking for you."

^{49 Ref} He said to them, "Why were you looking for me? Didn't you know that I must be in my Father's house?"

^{50 Ref} They didn't understand the saying which he spoke to them.

^{51 Ref} And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

^{52 Ref} And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.