38 At that very moment,[a] she came up and began to thank God and to speak about Him to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.[b](A)

The Family’s Return to Nazareth

39 When they had completed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.(B) 40 The boy grew up and became strong, filled with wisdom, and God’s grace was on Him.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 2:38 Lit very hour
  2. Luke 2:38 Other mss read in Jerusalem

38 Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.(A)

39 When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth.(B) 40 And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.(C)

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