Luke 2:36–52

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.