When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast;
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Luke 2:42 in context
Luke 2:39–45
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When they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.
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The child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
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His parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.
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When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast;
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and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. Joseph and his mother didn’t know it,
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but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.
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When they didn’t find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.
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