Luke 1:80

Free Bible Version

The boy John grew and became spiritually strong. He lived in the desert until the time came for his public ministry to Israel.

Cross References

Matthew 11:7

As they left, Jesus began to talk to the crowds about John. “What were you expecting to see when you went out into the desert? A reed tossed about by the wind?

Matthew 3:1

Some time later John the Baptist appeared on the scene, proclaiming in the Judean desert,

Luke 1:15

He will be great in the sight of the Lord. He will refuse to drink wine or other alcoholic drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he's born.

Luke 2:40

The child grew strong, and was very wise. God's blessing was with him.

Luke 2:52

Jesus grew steadily wiser and stronger, favored both by God and by the people.

John 1:31

I didn't know myself who he was, but I came baptizing with water so that he could be revealed to Israel.”

Acts 18:28

because he was able to strongly refute the Jews in public debate, demonstrating from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Messiah.

1 Samuel 2:21

The Lord blessed Hannah with three sons and two daughters. The boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the Lord.