^{39 Ref} And when they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

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

^{41 Ref} And his parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.

⁴² And when he was twelve years old, they went up after the custom of the feast;

^{43 Ref} and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not;

^{44 Ref} but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance:

⁴⁵ and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking for him.

^{46 Ref} And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them, and asking them questions:

^{47 Ref} and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

^{48 Ref} And when they saw him, they were astonished; and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I sought thee sorrowing.

^{49 Ref} And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? knew ye not that I must be in my Father's house?

^{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 he was subject unto them: and his mother kept all `these' sayings in her heart.

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