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Luke 2:40-52

40 And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.

41 The Boy Jesus at the Temple
Every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover.

42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the Feast, according to the custom.

43 After the Feast 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 at his understanding and his answers.

48 When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father 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?”

50 But they did not understand what he was saying to them.

51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart.

52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

Cross References for Luke 2:40-52

Genesis 21:20 - God was with the boy as he grew up. He lived in the desert and became an archer. Click to read the verse Genesis 21:20 Click to read the verse Genesis 21:20

2 Timothy 3:15 - and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for sa... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:15 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:15

1 Samuel 2:21 - And the Lord was gracious to Hannah; she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughte... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:21 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:21

Luke 1:80 - And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the desert until he appeared pu... Click to read the verse Luke 1:80 Click to read the verse Luke 1:80

John 1:14 - The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the ... Click to read the verse John 1:14 Click to read the verse John 1:14

1 Samuel 3:19 - The Lord was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of his words fall to the ground. Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 3:19 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 3:19

Ephesians 6:10 - The Armor of God Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:10 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:10

Isaiah 11:1-5 - The Branch From Jesse A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch wil... Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:1-5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 11:1-5

Psalms 22:10 - From birth I was cast upon you; from my mother’s womb you have been my God. Click to read the verse Psalms 22:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 22:10

1 Samuel 2:18 - But Samuel was ministering before the Lord—a boy wearing a linen ephod. Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:18 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:18

2 Timothy 2:1 - You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:1 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:1

Isaiah 7:15 - He will eat curds and honey when he knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right. Click to read the verse Isaiah 7:15 Click to read the verse Isaiah 7:15

Judges 13:24 - The woman gave birth to a boy and named him Samson. He grew and the Lord blessed him, Click to read the verse Judges 13:24 Click to read the verse Judges 13:24

Luke 2:52 - And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. Click to read the verse Luke 2:52 Click to read the verse Luke 2:52

Psalms 22:9 - Yet you brought me out of the womb; you made me trust in you even at my mother’s breast. Click to read the verse Psalms 22:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 22:9

1 Samuel 2:26 - And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the Lord and with men. Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:26 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:26

Colossians 2:2-3 - My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have th... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:2-3 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:2-3

Psalms 71:5 - For you have been my hope, O Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth. Click to read the verse Psalms 71:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 71:5

Psalms 45:2 - You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has bl... Click to read the verse Psalms 45:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 45:2

Luke 1:66 - Everyone who heard this wondered about it, asking, “What then is this child going to be?” For t... Click to read the verse Luke 1:66 Click to read the verse Luke 1:66

Luke 2:47 - Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers. Click to read the verse Luke 2:47 Click to read the verse Luke 2:47

Ezekiel 28:12 - “Son of man, take up a lament concerning the king of Tyre and say to him: ‘This is what the Sov... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 28:12 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 28:12

Isaiah 53:1-2 - Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? Click to read the verse Isaiah 53:1-2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 53:1-2

Acts 4:33 - With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and m... Click to read the verse Acts 4:33 Click to read the verse Acts 4:33