Luke 1:80

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

And the little boy grew and became strong in spirit; and he was in the deserts (wilderness) until the day of his appearing to Israel [the commencement of his public ministry].

Cross References

Matthew 11:7

Then as these men went their way, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: What did you go out in the wilderness (desert) to see? A reed swayed by the wind?

Matthew 3:1

IN THOSE days there appeared John the Baptist, preaching in the Wilderness (Desert) of Judea

Luke 1:15

For he will be great and distinguished in the sight of the Lord. And he must drink no wine nor strong drink, and he will be filled with and controlled by the Holy Spirit even in and from his mother's womb. [Num. 6:3.]

Luke 2:40

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.]

Luke 2:52

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

John 1:31

And I did not know Him and did not recognize Him [myself]; but it is in order that He should be made manifest and be revealed to Israel [be brought out where we can see Him] that I came baptizing in (with) water.

Acts 18:28

For with great power he refuted the Jews in public [discussions], showing and proving by the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah).

1 Samuel 2:21

And the Lord visited Hannah, so that she bore three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the Lord.