49-50 He said, “Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I had to be here, dealing with the things of my Father?” But they had no idea what he was talking about.

51-52 So he went back to Nazareth with them, and lived obediently with them. His mother held these things dearly, deep within herself. And Jesus matured, growing up in both body and spirit, blessed by both God and people.

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50 But they did not understand what he was saying to them.(A)

51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them(B) and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart.(C) 52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.(D)

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