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Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, "Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against
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(yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."
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Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity;
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and this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
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And coming in that instant she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
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So when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.
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And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.
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His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover.
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And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast.
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When they had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And Joseph and His mother did not know it;
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but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day's journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances.