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Luke 2:42

When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast;

Luke 2:42 · World English Bible

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Luke 2:42 in other translations

KJV King James Version

And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

And when He was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the Feast.

NHEB New Heart English Bible

When he was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the feast,

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In context

39 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 The child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.

41 His parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.

42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast;

43 and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. Joseph and his mother didn’t know it,

44 but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.

45 When they didn’t find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.

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