28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, |
29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: |
30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, |
31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; |
32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. |
33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. |
34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; |
35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. |
36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; |
37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. |
38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. |
39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. |
40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. |
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. |
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. |
52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. |
