Luke 2:40

Good News Translation

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

Cross References

Psalm 22:9

It was you who brought me safely through birth, and when I was a baby, you kept me safe.

Psalm 45:2

You are the most handsome of men; you are an eloquent speaker. God has always blessed you.

Luke 1:80

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.

Luke 2:47

All who heard him were amazed at his intelligent answers.

Luke 2:52

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

John 1:14

The Word became a human being and, full of grace and truth, lived among us. We saw his glory, the glory which he received as the Father's only Son.

Acts 4:33

With great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and God poured rich blessings on them all.

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, build up your strength in union with the Lord and by means of his mighty power.

2 Timothy 2:1

As for you, my son, be strong through the grace that is ours in union with Christ Jesus.

Judges 13:24

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

1 Samuel 2:18

In the meantime the boy Samuel continued to serve the Lord, wearing a sacred linen apron.

1 Samuel 2:21

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.

1 Samuel 2:26

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

1 Samuel 3:19

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