The Return to Nazareth

39 And when they had performed everything according to (A)the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own town of (B)Nazareth. 40 (C)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 (D)his parents went (E)to Jerusalem every year at (F)the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, (G)they went up according to custom.

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