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Ecclesiastes 12:1
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Ecclesiastes 12:1
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Ecclesiastes 12:1
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Ecclesiastes 12:1
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12 Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;
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Lamentations 3:27
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Lamentations 3:27
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27 It is good for a man to bear the yoke
while he is young.
Lamentations 3:27
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Lamentations 3:27
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27 It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth.
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Ecclesiastes 11:8
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Ecclesiastes 11:8
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8 However many years anyone may live,
let them enjoy them all.
But let them remember(A) the days of darkness,
for there will be many.
Everything to come is meaningless.
Ecclesiastes 11:8
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Ecclesiastes 11:8
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8 But if a man live many years, and rejoice in them all; yet let him remember the days of darkness; for they shall be many. All that cometh is vanity.
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Psalm 71:17-18
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Psalm 71:17-18
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Psalm 71:17-18
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Psalm 71:17-18
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17 O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.
18 Now also when I am old and greyheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.
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Proverbs 22:6
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Proverbs 22:6
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Proverbs 22:6
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Proverbs 22:6
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6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
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Luke 18:16
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Luke 18:16
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16 But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
Luke 18:16
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Luke 18:16
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16 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
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Psalm 34:11
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Psalm 34:11
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Psalm 34:11
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Psalm 34:11
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11 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
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2 Timothy 3:15
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2 Timothy 3:15
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15 and how from infancy(A) you have known the Holy Scriptures,(B) which are able to make you wise(C) for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 3:15
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2 Timothy 3:15
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15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
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1 Samuel 16:12-13
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1 Samuel 16:12-13
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12 So he(A) sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome(B) features.
Then the Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; this is the one.”
13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed(C) him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord(D) came powerfully upon David.(E) Samuel then went to Ramah.
1 Samuel 16:12-13
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1 Samuel 16:12-13
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12 And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the Lord said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.
13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
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Psalm 90:10
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Psalm 90:10
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Psalm 90:10
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Psalm 90:10
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10 The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
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Luke 2:40-52
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Luke 2:40-52
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40 And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.(A)
The Boy Jesus at the Temple
41 Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover.(B) 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom. 43 After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. 44 Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and friends. 45 When they did not find him, they went back to Jerusalem to look for him. 46 After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. 47 Everyone who heard him was amazed(C) at his understanding and his answers. 48 When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother(D) said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father(E) and I have been anxiously searching for you.”
49 “Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?”[a](F) 50 But they did not understand what he was saying to them.(G)
51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them(H) and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart.(I) 52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.(J)
Footnotes
- Luke 2:49 Or be about my Father’s business
Luke 2:40-52
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Luke 2:40-52
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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.
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Proverbs 8:17
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Proverbs 8:17
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Proverbs 8:17
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Proverbs 8:17
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17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
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Ecclesiastes 11:10
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Ecclesiastes 11:10
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Ecclesiastes 11:10
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Ecclesiastes 11:10
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10 Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity.
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