The Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.
His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast.
The feast came to an end after some days and Jesus’ parents returned while the boy Jesus stayed back at Jerusalem. His parents were not aware of this.
But supposing Him to have been in the company, they went about looking for him among their relatives and acquaintances.
They couldn’t find him and so they returned to Jerusalem in search of him. And after three days, they found Him in the temple sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking questions.
Everyone who heard and saw Jesus marveled at his understanding and His inquiries. When His parents found Him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us so?” Behold, your father and I have been looking for you anxiously.” And He said to them, “How is it that you sought me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
Not one of them understood what he had said. But he hearkened to their voice and went with them to Nazareth. He continued to be obedient and he was full of wisdom.
Jesus increased in wisdom, knowledge, understanding, might, counsel and the fear of the Lord. The Spirit of God was with him and he found favor with God and man.
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