Luke 2:52

Contemporary English Version 1995

Jesus became wise, and he grew strong. God was pleased with him and so were the people.

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The child Jesus grew. He became strong and wise, and God blessed him.

Each day, as Samuel grew older, the Lord was pleased with him, and so were the people.

If you serve Christ in this way, you will please God and be respected by people.

As John grew up, God's Spirit gave him great power. John lived in the desert until the time he was sent to the people of Israel.