33. And his father and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him;
34. and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the falling and rising up of many in Israel; and for a sign which is spoken against;
35. yea and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.
36. And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,
37. and she had been a widow even for fourscore and four years), which departed not from the temple, worshipping with fastings and supplications night and day.
38. And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks unto God, and spake of him to all them that were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
39. And when they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
40. And the child grew, and waxed strong, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
41. And his parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
42. And when he was twelve years old, they went up after the custom of the feast;
43. and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not;
44. but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance:
45. and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking for him.
46. And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions:
47. and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
48. And when they saw him, they were astonished: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I sought thee sorrowing.
49. And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be in my Father's house?
50. And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
51. And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and he was subject unto them: and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
52. And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men.