Bible verse
When Jesus’ parents had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.
Luke 2:39 · BSB
The verses around it, from Luke 2.
35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”
36 There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,
37 and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
38 Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
39 When Jesus’ parents had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.
40 And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.
41 Every year His parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover.
42 And when He was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the Feast.
43 When those days were over and they were returning home, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but His parents were unaware He had stayed.
KJV
And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
ASV
And when they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
ERV
And when they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
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