Luke 2:40

God's Word

The child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God’s favor  was with him.

Cross References

Psalm 22:9

Indeed, you are the one who brought me out of the womb, the one who made me feel safe at my mother’s breasts.

Psalm 45:2

You are the most handsome of Adam’s descendants. Grace is poured on your lips. That is why God has blessed you forever.

Luke 1:80

The child John grew and became spiritually strong. He lived in the desert until the day he appeared to the people of Israel.

Luke 2:47

His understanding and his answers stunned everyone who heard him.

Luke 2:52

Jesus grew in wisdom and maturity. He gained favor from God and people.

John 1:14

The Word became human and lived among us. We saw his glory. It was the glory that the Father shares with his only Son, a glory full of kindness  and truth.

Acts 4:33

With great power the apostles continued to testify that the Lord Jesus had come back to life. ⌞God’s⌟ abundant good will  was with all of them.

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, receive your power from the Lord and from his mighty strength.

2 Timothy 2:1

My child, find your source of strength in the kindness  of Christ Jesus.

Judges 13:24

So the woman had a son and named him Samson. The boy grew up, and the Lord blessed him.

1 Samuel 2:18

Meanwhile, Samuel continued to serve in front of the Lord. As a boy he was ⌞already⌟ wearing a linen ephod.

1 Samuel 2:21

The Lord came to Hannah. She became pregnant ⌞five times⌟ and had three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in front of the Lord.

1 Samuel 2:26

The boy Samuel continued to grow and gained the favor of the Lord and the people.

1 Samuel 3:19

Samuel grew up. The Lord was with him and didn’t let any of his words go unfulfilled.