Luke 2:52

Holman Christian Standard Bible

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and with people.

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The child grew up and became spiritually strong, and he was in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel.

The boy grew up and became strong, filled with wisdom, and God’s grace was on Him.

Whoever serves Christ in this way is acceptable to God and approved by men.

By contrast, the boy Samuel grew in stature and in favor with the Lord and with men.