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{41} Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast
of the passover. {42} And when he was twelve years old, they went up to
Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. {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. {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. {45} And when they found him not, they turned back
again to Jerusalem, seeking him. {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. {47} And all that heard him were
astonished at his understanding and answers. {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. {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? {50} And they understood not the saying which he spake unto
them.
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