38 And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were (A)waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

The Return to Nazareth

39 And when they had performed everything according to (B)the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own town of (C)Nazareth. 40 (D)And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.

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38 Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.(A)

39 When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth.(B) 40 And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.(C)

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