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).
Luke 2:52 - Easy To Read Version Jesus continued to learn more and more. He grew taller. People liked Jesus, and he pleased God. More versionsKing 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. |
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).
The little boy (Jesus) was growing. He became stronger and wiser. God’s blessings were with him.
Any person who serves Christ by living this way is pleasing God. And that person will be accepted by other people.