The presentation in the temple; Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22, 39-40.(Opinion & Editorial)

From: Manila Bulletin | Date: December 30, 2005 | Copyright information

WHEN the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took Jesus up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord. When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon Him.

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