In the temple, Jesus and his parents encountered Simeon, a devout man who had been promised by the Holy Spirit that he would see the Messiah before his death. Simeon joyfully recognized Jesus as the fulfillment of this promise and praised God for the child. Additionally, the prophetess Anna also met them, sharing her recognition of Jesus and speaking about him to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
AnswerThe story of the boy Jesus in the Temple is from Luke's Gospel.
Jesus was 12 years old when he was lost in the temple.
Nicodemus (John 3)
In Luke 2:41-50 is the story of Jesus at the age of twelve remaining in Jerusalem at the temple. Jesus was not disobedient to his parents. The story tells us that His parents thought Jesus to be in the company of others as they traveled back to Nazareth. At the evening's end, His parents could not find Him anywhere in the company of people they were traveling with, so they returned to Jerusalem to find Him, and they did indeed find Him in the temple. Jesus was not a disobedient Son.
Simeon and Anna were prophet / prophetess.
Simeon (Luke 2:21-32)
He was not. To disobey, they would have had to tell Him not to go to the temple. He was just left behind.
When Joseph and Mary brought the baby Jesus form the dedication at the temple ,beside his parents Simon the priest and Anna the old prophetess was there .
Simeon and Anna met Baby Jesus when he was brought to the temple for dedication, 40 days after his birth.
When Jesus was lost his parents found him in the temple; He said to them "Didn't you know that I would be in the house of my father?"
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