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Luke 2:40-42
New International Version
Luke 2:40-42
New International Version
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.
Luke 2:40-42
King James Version
Luke 2:40-42
King James Version
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.
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Luke 2:40-42
New King James Version
Luke 2:40-42
New King James Version
40 (A)And the Child grew and became strong [a]in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.
The Boy Jesus Amazes the Scholars
41 His parents went to (B)Jerusalem (C)every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the (D)custom of the feast.
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- Luke 2:40 NU omits in spirit
Luke 2:40-42
English Standard Version
Luke 2:40-42
English Standard Version
40 (A)And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.
The Boy Jesus in the Temple
41 Now (B)his parents went (C)to Jerusalem every year at (D)the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, (E)they went up according to custom.
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Luke 2:40-42
New American Standard Bible
Luke 2:40-42
New American Standard Bible
40 (A)Now the Child continued to grow and to become strong, [a]increasing in wisdom; and the favor of God was upon Him.
Visit to Jerusalem
41 His parents went to Jerusalem every year at (B)the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when He was twelve years old, they went up there according to the custom of the feast;
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- Luke 2:40 Lit becoming full of
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