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

⁵² And Jesus advanced in wisdom; He grew up and [increased] in favor with God and the people.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁵² And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁵² 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)

⁵² And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

Common English Bible

⁵² Jesus matured in wisdom and years, and in favor with God and with people.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁵² And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and in age, and in grace, with God and men.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁵² 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.