Luke 2:52 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

And Jesus advanced in wisdom; He grew up and [increased] in favor with God and the people.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

And Jesus increased in wisdom (in broad and full understanding) and in stature and years, and in favor with God and man.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

Common English Bible

Jesus matured in wisdom and years, and in favor with God and with people.

Catholic Public Domain Version

And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and in age, and in grace, with God and men.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and age, and grace with God and men.

Luke 2:52 Cross References

Luke 1:80

So, the child [i.e., John] grew and became strong in [his] spirit and stayed in the desert until the day when he appeared publicly to the Israelites.

Luke 2:40

And the child [i.e., Jesus] grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom and God’s favor was upon Him.

Romans 14:18

For the person who serves Christ with these qualities is very pleasing to God and wins the approval of people.