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But they had no child, because Elisabeth was barren: and they were both advanced in life.

And the people were standing and waiting for Zachariah; and they wondered at his tarrying so long in the temple.

And when Zachariah came forth, he could not speak with them: and they understood that he had seen a vision in the temple: and he made many signs to them, and remained speechless.

And her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her.

And it occurred, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child. And they called him by the name of his father, Zachariah.

And they said to her: There is no one among thy kindred called by that name.

And they made signs to his father, how he would have him named.

And it was while they were there, that the days for her to bring forth were completed.

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in bandages, and laid him in the stall; for they had no place where they could lodge.

And lo, the angel of God came to them, and the glory of the Lord shone upon them: and they feared with great fear.

And they came hastily, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe laid in the stall.

And when they saw, they made known the information which was given to them concerning the child.

And the shepherds returned glorifying and praising God for all that they had seen and heard, as it was told them.

And when the days of their purification were completed, according to the law of Moses, they carried him to Jerusalem, to present him before the Lord:

And when they had accomplished all things, according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their city Nazareth.

And when he was twelve years old, they went up to the feast, as they were accustomed.

And when the days were completed, they returned: but the child Jesus remained at Jerusalem, and Joseph and his mother knew not [fn] ;

for they supposed he was with his companions. And when they had travelled a day's journey, they sought him among their people, and [fn] of every one that knew them.

And they did not find him. And they returned again to Jerusalem, searching for him.

And after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, and listening to them, and asking them questions.