Luke 2:39

And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their city, Nazareth.

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In The King James Version

And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

In Context

38And entering at the same hour, she confessed to the Lord. And she spoke about him to all who were awaiting the redemption of Israel.

40Now the child grew, and he was strengthened with the fullness of wisdom. And the grace of God was in him.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 12:32What I command to you, this only shall you do, for the Lord. You may neither add nor subtract anything.”

Matthew 3:15And responding, Jesus said to him: “Permit this for now. For in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all justice.” Then he allowed him.

Luke 2:4Then Joseph also ascended from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,

Luke 2:51And he descended with them and went to Nazareth. And he was subordinate to them. And his mother kept all these words in her heart.

Matthew Henry on Luke 2:26-41

Christ and Simeon in the Temple; Anna in the Temple. 25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. 26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. 27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, 28 Then took he him up in his… Read the whole commentary →

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