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And his parents used to journey yearly into Jerusalem, at the feast of the passover.

And, when he became twelve years, and they went up, according to the custom of the feast,

and completed the days, and then were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, - and his parents noticed it not;

but, supposing him to be in the company, went a day's journey, and then began to seek for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintances,

and, not finding him, returned unto Jerusalem, seeking him.

And it came to pass, that, after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting amidst the teachers, - both hearkening unto them, and questioning them.

Now all who heard him were beside themselves, because of his understanding and his answers.

And, when they behold him, they were astounded, and his mother said unto him - Child! why, hast thou dealt with us, thus? Lo! thy father and I, in anguish, were seeking thee.

And he said unto them - Why was it that ye were seeking me? Perceived ye not, that, in the courts of my Father, I must needs be?

And, they, understood not the thing which he spake to them.

And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was submitting himself unto them. And, his mother, was closely observing all these things in her heart.

And, Jesus, went on advancing in wisdom, and in stature, and in favour with God and men.