38. Anna came up to Jesus' family at that very moment. She gave thanks to God. And she spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the time when Jerusalem would be set free.
39. Joseph and Mary did everything the Law of the Lord required. Then they returned to Galilee. They went to their own town of Nazareth.
40. And the child grew and became strong. He was very wise. He was blessed by God's grace.
41. Every year Jesus' parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover Feast.
42. When he was 12 years old, they went up to the Feast as usual.
43. After the Feast was over, his parents left to go back home. The boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. But they were not aware of it.