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1 Samuel 2:21

Good News Translation (US Version)

The Lord did bless Hannah, and she had three more sons and two daughters. The boy Samuel grew up in the service of the Lord.

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The child grew and became strong; he was full of wisdom, and God's blessings were upon him.

The Lord blessed Sarah, as he had promised,

As Samuel grew up, the Lord was with him and made come true everything that Samuel said.

The boy Samuel continued to grow and to gain favor both with the Lord and with people.

The woman gave birth to a son and named him Samson. The child grew and the Lord blessed him.

The child grew and developed in body and spirit. He lived in the desert until the day when he appeared publicly to the people of Israel.

“Let us praise the Lord, the God of Israel! He has come to the help of his people and has set them free.

Jesus grew both in body and in wisdom, gaining favor with God and people.

Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a real blessing.

If you do this, both God and people will be pleased with you.