Luke 2:20-21, 40-52 (Circumcision)
20 |
Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them. |
21 |
And when eight days were completed for the circumcision of the Child, His name was called JESUS, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb. |
40 |
And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him. |
41 |
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 according to the custom of the feast. |
43 |
When they had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And Joseph and His mother did not know it; |
44 |
but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day's journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances. |
45 |
So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him. |
46 |
Now so it was that 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 |
And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. |
48 |
So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, "Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously." |
49 |
And He said to them, "Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father's business?" |
50 |
But they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them. |
51 |
Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them, but His mother kept all these things in her heart. |
52 |
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. |