Luke 1:80

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

And so the little boy John grew up and became stronger in spirit. Then he lived in areas away from other people until the time when he came out to tell God’s message to the people of Israel.

Cross References

Luke 2:40

The little boy Jesus was developing into a mature young man, full of wisdom. God was blessing him.

Luke 2:52

As Jesus grew taller, he continued to grow in wisdom. God was pleased with him and so were the people who knew him.

Matthew 3:1

When it was the right time, John the Baptizer began telling people a message from God. This was out in the desert area of Judea.

John 1:31

I did not know who he was. But I came baptizing people with water so that Israel could know that he is the Messiah.”

Luke 1:15

He will be a great man for the Lord. He will never drink wine or beer. Even before he is born, he will be filled with the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 11:7

When John’s followers left, Jesus began talking to the people about John. He said, “What did you people go out to the desert to see? Someone who is weak, like a stem of grass blowing in the wind?

1 Samuel 2:21

The Lord was kind to Hannah, and she had three sons and two daughters. The boy Samuel grew up at the holy place near the Lord.

Acts 18:28

He argued very strongly against the Jews before all the people. He clearly proved that the Jews were wrong. He used the Scriptures and showed that Jesus is the Messiah.