Luke 2:39-42

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Luke 2:39-42

39When Jesus’ parents had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.
40And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.
41Every year His parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover.
42And when He was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the Feast.
— Luke 2:39-42

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