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The Life of Christ
Scriptures for Volume Four
"As a Child and Teen"
Luke.2.39
And when they had performed all things according to the law of
the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
Luke.2.40
And the Child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with
wisdom: and the grace of God was upon Him.
Luke.2.41
Now His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the
passover.
Luke.2.42
And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after
the custom of the feast.
Luke.2.43
And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the Child
Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and His mother knew
not of it.
Luke.2.44
But they, supposing Him to have been in the company, went a day's
journey; and they sought Him among their kinsfolk and
acquaintance.
Luke.2.45
And when they found Him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem,
seeking Him.
Luke.2.46
And it came to pass, that after three days they found Him in the
temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them,
and asking them questions.
Luke.2.47
And all that heard him were astonished at His understanding and
answers.
Luke.2.48
And when they saw Him, they were amazed: and His mother said unto
Him, Son, why hast thou
thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee
sorrowing.
Luke.2.49
And He said unto them, How
is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my
Father's business?
Luke.2.50
And they understood not the saying which He spake unto them.
Luke.2.51
And He went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject
unto them: but His mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
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