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The Return to Nazareth

39 After doing everything required by the Law of the Lord, Joseph and Mary[a] returned to their hometown of Nazareth in Galilee. 40 Meanwhile, the child continued to grow and to become strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God’s favor rested upon him.

Jesus Visits the Temple

41 Every year Jesus’[b] parents would go to Jerusalem for the Passover Festival.

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 2:39 Lit. they
  2. Luke 2:41 Lit. his