Luke 2:22–52

²²Now when ^uthe days of her purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord ^23v(as it is written in the law of the Lord, ^w“Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”), ²⁴and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, ^x“A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”

Simeon’s Prophecy

²⁵And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, ^ywaiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. ²⁶And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not ^zsee death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. ²⁷So he came ^aby the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law, ²⁸he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said:

²⁹“Lord, ^bnow You are letting Your servant depart in peace,

According to Your word;

³⁰For my eyes ^chave seen Your salvation

³¹Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples,

^32dA light to bring revelation to the Gentiles,

And the glory of Your people Israel.”

³³⁸And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him. ³⁴Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the ^efall and rising of many in Israel, and for ^fa sign which will be spoken against ³⁵(yes, ^ga sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”

Anna’s Testimony

³⁶Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of ^hAsher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; ³⁷and this woman was a widow ⁹of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers ⁱnight and day. ³⁸And coming in that instant she gave thanks to ¹the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who ^jlooked for redemption in Jerusalem.

Jesus Returns to Nazareth

Matt. 2:19–23

³⁹So when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. ^40kAnd the Child grew and became strong ²in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.

Jesus Celebrates the Passover

⁴¹His parents went to ^lJerusalem ^mevery year at the Feast of the Passover. ⁴²And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the ⁿcustom of the feast. ⁴³When they had finished the ^odays, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And ³Joseph and His mother did not know it; ⁴⁴but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day’s journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances. ⁴⁵So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him. ⁴⁶Now 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. ⁴⁷And ^pall who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. ⁴⁸So 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.”

⁴⁹And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be ^qabout ^rMy Father’s business?” ⁵⁰But ^sthey did not understand the statement which He spoke to them.

Jesus Grows in Wisdom

⁵¹Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was ⁴subject to them, but His mother ^tkept all these things in her heart. ⁵²And Jesus ^uincreased in wisdom and stature, ^vand in favor with God and men.