The Longer Complete True Story of the Birth of Jesus NKJV

Joseph and Mary lose Jesus at 12 years old

Luke 2:41-45 His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover.

And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast.

When they had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem, And Joseph and His mother did not know it,

but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day's journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances.

So when they did not find Him. they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him.

The Wise men confirmed the Birth

Matthew 2:1-3 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold wise men from the East came to Jerusalem,

saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him."

When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him