# Connecting Statement:

Mary, Joseph, and Jesus leave the town of Bethlehem and return to the city of Nazareth for his childhood.

# they were required to do according to the law of the Lord

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "that the law of the Lord required them to do" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# their own town of Nazareth

This phrase means they lived in Nazareth. Make sure it does not sound like they owned the town. Alternate translation: "the town of Nazareth, where they lived" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])