God, \{the truth is\} that you really are\par the One I depend on.\par You have taken care of me\par since the day I was born.\par You assured and comforted me\par while I was still at my mother’s breasts.\par
Luke 2:40 - Easy To Read Version The little boy (Jesus) was growing. He became stronger and wiser. God’s blessings were with him. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace (favor and spiritual blessing) of God was upon Him. [Judg. 13:24; I Sam. 2:26.] American Standard Version (1901) And the child grew, and waxed strong, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. Common English Bible The child grew up and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God’s favor was on him. Catholic Public Domain Version Now the child grew, and he was strengthened with the fullness of wisdom. And the grace of God was in him. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And the child grew, and waxed strong, full of wisdom; and the grace of God was in him. |
God, \{the truth is\} that you really are\par the One I depend on.\par You have taken care of me\par since the day I was born.\par You assured and comforted me\par while I was still at my mother’s breasts.\par
You are more handsome than anyone!\par You are a very good speaker.\par So God will bless you forever!\par
And so the little boy (John) was growing up and becoming stronger in spirit. John lived in a place away from other people, until the time when he came out \{to tell God’s message\} to Israel (the Jews).
Everyone heard him. They were amazed at his understanding and wise answers.
Jesus continued to learn more and more. He grew taller. People liked Jesus, and he pleased God.
The Word {\cf2\super [5]} became a man and lived among us. We saw his glory—the glory that belongs to the only Son of the Father. The Word was full of grace (kindness) and truth.
With great power the apostles {\cf2\super [81]} told the people that the Lord Jesus was truly raised from death. And God blessed all the believers very much.
To end my letter I tell you, be strong in the Lord and in his great power.
Timothy, you are \{like\} a son to me. Be strong in the grace (kindness) that we have in Christ Jesus.
So the woman had a boy. She named him Samson. Samson grew and the Lord blessed him.
But Samuel served the Lord. Samuel was a helper who wore the linen ephod. [25]
the Lord was kind to Hannah. She had three sons and two daughters. And the boy Samuel grew up {at the holy place} near the Lord.