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Lukas 2
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Jesus föds i Betlehem

2 Vid den här tiden hade kejsaren Augustus gett order om att hela världen skulle skattskrivas. 2 Det var den första skattskrivningen, och den gjordes när Quirinius var landshövding i Syrien.

3 Var och en fick då resa till sin hemstad för att registrera sig. 4 Eftersom Josef tillhörde Davids ätt, reste han från staden Nasaret i Galileen till Davids stad Betlehem i Judeen. 5 Han tog med sig Maria, som han var trolovad med, och som nu väntade barn.

6 Men medan de var där blev det dags för henne att föda, 7 och hon födde sitt första barn, en pojke. Hon lindade honom sedan med tygstycken[a] och lade honom i en krubba, för det fanns inte plats för dem inne i värdshuset.

Några herdar besöker Jesus

8 Samma natt var några herdar ute och vaktade sina får på fälten om natten. 9 Då stod plötsligt en Herrens ängel framför dem, och Herrens härlighet lyste omkring dem. De blev fruktansvärt rädda, 10 men ängeln sa till dem: ”Var inte rädda! Jag kommer till er med ett budskap om en stor glädje som gäller hela folket. 11 Inatt har en Frälsare fötts åt er i Betlehem, Davids stad. Han är Messias[b], Herren. 12 Det här är ett tecken för er: ni ska finna ett lindat barn som ligger i en krubba.” 13 Och plötsligt var ängeln omgiven av en stor himmelsk här som prisade Gud:

14 ”Ära till Gud i höjden,
    och frid på jorden, till dem som hans välvilja vilar över.”

15 När änglarna hade farit tillbaka upp till himlen, sa herdarna till varandra: ”Kom! Vi måste gå till Betlehem och se det som har hänt och som Herren har låtit oss få veta!”

16 Så skyndade de iväg och fann Maria och Josef och det nyfödda barnet som låg i krubban. 17 Och när de hade sett barnet, berättade de för alla vad som hade sagts till dem om detta barn. 18 Alla förvånades över herdarnas berättelse, 19 men Maria lade allt detta på minnet och begrundade det i sitt hjärta.

20 Herdarna vände sedan tillbaka och hyllade och ärade Gud för allt de hade fått höra och se. Allt var precis så som det hade sagts dem.

21 Åtta dagar senare, när pojken skulle omskäras, fick han heta Jesus, det namn som ängeln gav honom innan hans mor blev gravid.

Maria och Josef tar med Jesus till templet

22 När det sedan var dags för föräldrarnas rening[c] enligt Moses lag, tog de med Jesus till Jerusalem för att bära fram honom inför Herren. 23 Det står nämligen i Herrens lag att varje förstfödd son som kommer ur moderlivet ska helgas åt Herren.[d] 24 Samtidigt bar de fram offret, som enligt Herrens lag skulle vara ett par turturduvor eller två unga duvor.

25 Vid den här tiden var en man som hette Symeon i Jerusalem, en rättfärdig och from man som väntade på Israels tröst och var fylld av den heliga Anden. 26 Den heliga Anden hade uppenbarat för honom att han inte skulle dö förrän han hade sett Herrens Messias.

27 Ledd av Anden kom han till templet, och när föräldrarna kom med barnet Jesus för att göra som sed var enligt lagen, 28 tog han barnet i sin famn och prisade Gud och sa:

29 ”Herre, nu kan jag, din tjänare, dö i frid,
    så som du har lovat!
30 För nu har jag med egna ögon sett din frälsning,
31     som du har berett inför alla folk,
32 ett ljus som ska uppenbaras för hedningarna
    och ge ära åt ditt folk Israel.”

33 Hans far och mor var mycket förvånade över vad som sades om honom. 34 Symeon välsignade dem och sa till hans mor Maria: ”Det här barnet ska bli till fall och upprättelse för många i Israel och till ett tecken man strider om. 35 Också genom din egen själ ska ett svärd gå. Så ska avslöjas vad många tänker i sina hjärtan.”

36 Där fanns också en profetissa, som hette Hanna, dotter till Fanuel från Ashers stam. Hon var nu gammal. Hon hade varit gift i sju år när hon var ung 37 och sedan levt som änka tills hon nu var åttiofyra år. Hon lämnade aldrig templet utan var där dag och natt och tjänade Gud genom fasta och bön.

38 Just då kom Hanna dit och började tacka och prisa Gud. Hon berättade om Jesus för alla som väntade på att Jerusalem skulle återlösas.

39 När föräldrarna sedan hade gjort allt det som Herrens lag föreskriver, återvände de till sin hemstad Nasaret i Galileen. 40 Där växte pojken upp och blev stark och fylld av visdom. Och Guds nåd var med honom.

Jesus talar med lärarna i templet

41 Jesus föräldrar brukade varje år gå till Jerusalem vid påskhögtiden[e]. 42 Och när Jesus var tolv år gick de dit som vanligt. 43 Men då festen var över och de skulle vända tillbaka hem igen stannade pojken Jesus kvar i Jerusalem utan att föräldrarna visste om det.

44 Föräldrarna gick en hel dag utan att sakna honom, för de trodde att han var med i ressällskapet. Men sedan började de fråga efter honom bland släktingar och vänner. 45 Och när de inte kunde hitta honom någonstans, vände de tillbaka till Jerusalem för att leta efter honom där.

46 Efter tre dagars letande hittade de honom till sist i templet, där han satt mitt bland lärarna och lyssnade på dem och ställde frågor. 47 Alla som hörde honom förvånades över hans intelligens och hans svar.

48 Hans föräldrar visste inte vad de skulle tro, så förvånade var de, och Maria sa: ”Barn, hur kunde du göra så mot oss? Din far och jag har varit så oroliga och letat överallt efter dig!”

49 ”Varför har ni letat efter mig?” frågade han. ”Visste ni inte att jag måste ägna mig åt det som tillhör min Fader?” 50 Men de förstod inte vad han menade.

51 Sedan följde han med dem hem till Nasaret och lydde dem i allt. Men hans mor bevarade allt detta i sitt hjärta. 52 Jesus blev äldre och visare för varje dag och var älskad av både Gud och människor.

Footnotes

  1. 2:7 De nyfödda hade inga kläder, utan lindades in i tyg.
  2. 2:11 Kristus, se not till Matt 1:1.
  3. 2:22 Fyrtio dagar efter födseln om det var en pojke. Jfr 3 Mos 12:2-8.
  4. 2:23 Den som föddes först, både bland boskapen och bland människorna, skulle tillhöra Gud. Djuret offrades, medan barnet, om det var en pojke, skulle tjäna Gud. För ett barn offrades ett djur. Jfr 2 Mos 13:2,13 och 4 Mos 18:15.
  5. 2:41 Se not till Matt 26:2.
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Christ Born of Mary(A)

2 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 (B)This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.

4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to (C)the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, (D)because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, (E)his betrothed [a]wife, who was with child. 6 So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. 7 And (F)she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a [b]manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Glory in the Highest

8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And [c]behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, (G)and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, (H)“Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy (I)which will be to all people. 11 (J)For there is born to you this day in the city of David (K)a Savior, (L)who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a [d]manger.”

13 (M)And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:

14 “Glory(N) to God in the highest,
And on earth (O)peace, (P)goodwill[e] toward men!”

15 So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. 17 Now when they had seen Him, they made [f]widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. 18 And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 (Q)But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and (R)praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them.

Circumcision of Jesus

21 (S)And when eight days were completed [g]for the circumcision of the Child, His name was called (T)Jesus, the name given by the angel (U)before He was conceived in the womb.

Jesus Presented in the Temple

22 Now when (V)the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord 23 (W)(as it is written in the law of the Lord, (X)“Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”), 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, (Y)“A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”

Simeon Sees God’s Salvation

25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, (Z)waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not (AA)see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 27 So he came (AB)by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law, 28 he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said:

29 “Lord, (AC)now You are letting Your servant depart in peace,
According to Your word;
30 For my eyes (AD)have seen Your salvation
31 Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples,
32 (AE)A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles,
And the glory of Your people Israel.”

33 [h]And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the (AF)fall and rising of many in Israel, and for (AG)a sign which will be spoken against 35 (yes, (AH)a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”

Anna Bears Witness to the Redeemer

36 Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of (AI)Asher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; 37 and this woman was a widow [i]of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers (AJ)night and day. 38 And coming in that instant she gave thanks to [j]the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who (AK)looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

The Family Returns to Nazareth

39 So when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. 40 (AL)And the Child grew and became strong [k]in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.

The Boy Jesus Amazes the Scholars

41 His parents went to (AM)Jerusalem (AN)every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the (AO)custom of the feast. 43 When they had finished the (AP)days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And [l]Joseph and His mother did not know it; 44 but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day’s journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances. 45 So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him. 46 Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. 47 And (AQ)all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. 48 So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.”

49 And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be (AR)about (AS)My Father’s business?” 50 But (AT)they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them.

Jesus Advances in Wisdom and Favor

51 Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was [m]subject to them, but His mother (AU)kept all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus (AV)increased in wisdom and stature, (AW)and in favor with God and men.

Footnotes

  1. Luke 2:5 NU omits wife
  2. Luke 2:7 feed trough
  3. Luke 2:9 NU omits behold
  4. Luke 2:12 feed trough
  5. Luke 2:14 NU toward men of goodwill
  6. Luke 2:17 NU omits widely
  7. Luke 2:21 NU for His circumcision
  8. Luke 2:33 NU And His father and mother
  9. Luke 2:37 NU until she was eighty-four
  10. Luke 2:38 NU God
  11. Luke 2:40 NU omits in spirit
  12. Luke 2:43 NU His parents
  13. Luke 2:51 obedient
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Luke 2
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The Birth of Jesus Christ

2 Now it happened that in those days a decree went out from Caesar[a] Augustus to register all the empire. 2 (This first registration took place when[b] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to be registered, each one to his own town. 4 So Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family line of David, 5 to be registered together with Mary, who was legally promised in marriage to him and[c] was pregnant. 6 And it happened that while they were there, the time came[d] for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son, and wrapped him in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

The Shepherds and the Angels

8 And there were shepherds in the same region, living out of doors and keeping watch, guarding over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord stood near them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terribly frightened.[e] 10 And the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring good news to you of great joy which will be for all the people: 11 that today a Savior, who is Christ the Lord, was born for you in the city of David. 12 And this will be the sign for you: you will find the baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest,
    and on earth peace
    among people with whom he is pleased!”[f]

15 And it happened that when the angels had departed from them into heaven, the shepherds began to say[g] to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has revealed to us!” 16 And they went hurrying and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby who was lying in the manger. 17 And when they[h] saw it,[i] they made known the statement that had been told to them about this child. 18 And all who heard it[j] were astonished concerning what had been said to them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary treasured up all these words, pondering them[k] in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them.

21 And when eight days were completed so that he could be circumcised,[l] he was named Jesus, his name that he was called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple

22 And when the days of their purification were completed according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him[m] to the Lord 23 (just as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male that opens the womb will be called holy to the Lord”)[n] 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what was stated in the law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”[o]

The Prophecy of Simeon

25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was[p] Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he would see the Lord’s Christ.[q] 27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus so that they could do for him according to what was customary under the law, 28 he took him in his[r] arms and praised God and said,

29 “Now dismiss your slave in peace, Lord,
    according to your word.
30 For my eyes have seen your salvation
31     that you have prepared in the presence of all the peoples,
32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
    and glory to your people Israel.”

33 And his father and mother were astonished at what was said about him. 34 And Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed[s]— 35 and a sword will pierce your own soul also, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed!”

The Testimony of Anna

36 And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher (she was advanced in years,[t] having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage,[u] 37 and herself as a widow up to eighty-four years)[v] who did not depart from the temple with fastings and prayers, serving night and day. 38 And at that same hour she approached and[w] began to give thanks[x] to God, and to speak about him to all those who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

39 And when they had completed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. 40 And the child was growing and becoming strong, filled with wisdom, and the favor of God was upon him.

Jesus in the Temple at Twelve Years Old

41 And his parents went every year 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 And after[y] the days were completed, while they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. And his parents did not know it,[z] 44 but believing him to be in the group of travelers, they went a day’s journey. And they began searching for[aa] him among their[ab] relatives and their[ac] acquaintances, 45 and when they[ad] did not find him,[ae] they returned to Jerusalem to search for him. 46 And it happened that after three days they found him in the temple courts,[af] sitting in the midst of the teachers and listening to them and asking them questions. 47 And all who heard him were amazed at his insight and his[ag] answers. 48 And when they[ah] saw him, they were astounded and his mother said to him, “Child, why have you done this to us? Look, your father and I have been searching for you anxiously!” 49 And he said to them, “Why[ai] were you searching for me? Did you not know that it was necessary for me to be in the house[aj] of my Father?” 50 And they did not understand the statement that he spoke to them. 51 And he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was submitting to them. And his mother treasured all these things in her heart.

52 And Jesus was advancing in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and with people.

Footnotes

  1. Luke 2:1 Or “the emperor”
  2. Luke 2:2 Or perhaps “before”; here “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“was governor”)
  3. Luke 2:5 Here “and” is supplied in keeping with English style
  4. Luke 2:6 Literally “the days were completed”
  5. Luke 2:9 Literally “they were afraid with great fear”
  6. Luke 2:14 Literally “of good pleasure”
  7. Luke 2:15 The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here (“began to say”)
  8. Luke 2:17 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“saw”) which is understood as temporal
  9. Luke 2:17 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  10. Luke 2:18 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  11. Luke 2:19 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  12. Luke 2:21 Literally “to circumcise him”
  13. Luke 2:22 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  14. Luke 2:23 An allusion to Exod 13:2, 12, 15
  15. Luke 2:24 A quotation from Lev 5:11; 12:8
  16. Luke 2:25 Literally “to whom the name”
  17. Luke 2:26 Or “Messiah”
  18. Luke 2:28 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
  19. Luke 2:34 Or “rejected”
  20. Luke 2:36 Literally “with many days”
  21. Luke 2:36 Literally “from her virginity”
  22. Luke 2:37 Or “eighty-four years as a widow”
  23. Luke 2:38 Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“approached”) has been translated as a finite verb
  24. Luke 2:38 The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here (“began to give thanks”)
  25. Luke 2:43 Here “after” is supplied as a component of the participle (“were completed”) which is understood as temporal
  26. Luke 2:43 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  27. Luke 2:44 The imperfect tense has been translated as ingressive here (“began searching for”)
  28. Luke 2:44 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
  29. Luke 2:44 Literally “the”; the Greek article is used here as a possessive pronoun
  30. Luke 2:45 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“find”) which is understood as temporal
  31. Luke 2:45 *Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation
  32. Luke 2:46 *Here “courts” is supplied to distinguish this area from the interior of the temple building itself
  33. Luke 2:47 This is an understood repetition of “his” due to English style
  34. Luke 2:48 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“saw”) which is understood as temporal
  35. Luke 2:49 Literally “what is it that”
  36. Luke 2:49 Or “things” (= business)
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The Birth of Jesus

2 In those days Caesar Augustus(A) issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.(B) 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.)(C) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.

4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem(D) the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him(E) and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel(F) of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid.(G) I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior(H) has been born to you; he is the Messiah,(I) the Lord.(J) 12 This will be a sign(K) to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
    and on earth peace(L) to those on whom his favor rests.”

15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.(M) 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.(N) 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God(O) for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child,(P) he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived.(Q)

Jesus Presented in the Temple

22 When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses,(R) Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord”[b]),(S) 24 and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of doves or two young pigeons.”[c](T)

25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout.(U) He was waiting for the consolation of Israel,(V) and the Holy Spirit was on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. 27 Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required,(W) 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:

29 “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,(X)
    you may now dismiss[d] your servant in peace.(Y)
30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,(Z)
31     which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
    and the glory of your people Israel.”(AA)

33 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother:(AB) “This child is destined to cause the falling(AC) and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, 35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”

36 There was also a prophet,(AD) Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37 and then was a widow until she was eighty-four.[e](AE) She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.(AF) 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.(AG)

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.(AH) 40 And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.(AI)

The Boy Jesus at the Temple

41 Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover.(AJ) 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(AK) at his understanding and his answers. 48 When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother(AL) said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father(AM) 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?”[f](AN) 50 But they did not understand what he was saying to them.(AO)

51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them(AP) and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart.(AQ) 52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.(AR)

Footnotes

  1. Luke 2:2 Or This census took place before
  2. Luke 2:23 Exodus 13:2,12
  3. Luke 2:24 Lev. 12:8
  4. Luke 2:29 Or promised, / now dismiss
  5. Luke 2:37 Or then had been a widow for eighty-four years.
  6. Luke 2:49 Or be about my Father’s business
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