From the day I was born, I have been in your care, and from the time of my birth, you have been my God.
But even before I was born, God had chosen me by his gift of undeserved grace and had decided
“Jeremiah, I am your Creator, and before you were born, I chose you to speak for me to the nations.”
Everyone, listen, even you foreign nations across the sea. The Lord chose me and gave me a name before I was born.
Jesus told her, “Don't hold on to me! I have not yet gone to the Father. But tell my disciples I am going to the one who is my Father and my God, as well as your Father and your God.”
The child Jesus grew. He became strong and wise, and God blessed him.
Jesus became wise, and he grew strong. God was pleased with him and so were the people.