Luke 2:39

When they had finished everything they were required to do according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.

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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

38At that very hour she came near to them and began giving thanks to God and she spoke about the child to everyone who had been waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

40The child grew and became strong, increasing in wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 12:32Whatever I command you, observe it. Do not add to it or take away from it.

Matthew 3:15Jesus responded and said to him, “Permit it now, for it is right for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John permitted him.

Luke 2:4Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family line of David.

Luke 2:51Then he went back home with them to Nazareth and was obedient to them. His mother treasured all these things 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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