THE BOYHOOD VISIT TO JERUSALEM.

And his parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the

passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up after the

custom of the feast; and when they had fulfilled the days, as they

were returning, the boy Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and his

parents knew it not; but supposing him to be in the company, they went

a day's journey: and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and

acquaintance: and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem,

seeking for him.

And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple,

sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them, and asking

them questions: and all that heard him were amazed at his

understanding and his answers.

And when they saw him, they were astonished; and his mother said unto

him, "Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I

sought thee sorrowing."

And he said unto them, "How is it that ye sought me? knew ye not that

I must be in my Father's house?"

And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.

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