Luke 2:40

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.]

Cross References

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.

Luke 1:80

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].

John 1:14

And the Word (Christ) became flesh (human, incarnate) and tabernacled (fixed His tent of flesh, lived awhile) among us; and we [actually] saw His glory (His honor, His majesty), such glory as an only begotten son receives from his father, full of grace (favor, loving-kindness) and truth. [Isa. 40:5.]

1 Samuel 2:26

Now the boy Samuel grew and was in favor both with the Lord and with men.

1 Samuel 3:19

Samuel grew; the Lord was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground. [Josh. 23:14.]

Luke 2:47

And all who heard Him were astonished and overwhelmed with bewildered wonder at His intelligence and understanding and His replies.

Psalm 22:9

Yet You are He Who took me out of the womb; You made me hope and trust when I was on my mother's breasts.

1 Samuel 2:18

But Samuel ministered before the Lord, a child girded with a linen ephod.

Judges 13:24

And the woman [in due time] bore a son and called his name Samson; and the child grew and the Lord blessed him.

2 Timothy 2:1

SO YOU, my son, be strong (strengthened inwardly) in the grace (spiritual blessing) that is [to be found only] in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 6:10

In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw your strength from Him [that strength which His boundless might provides].

Acts 4:33

And with great strength and ability and power the apostles delivered their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace (loving-kindness and favor and goodwill) rested richly upon them all.

Psalm 45:2

You are fairer than the children of men; graciousness is poured upon Your lips; therefore God has blessed You forever.

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.