Jesus became wiser and grew physically. People liked him, and he pleased God.
The little child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God’s goodness was upon him.
The boy Samuel grew physically. He pleased the Lord and the people.
Anyone who serves Christ by living this way is pleasing God and will be accepted by other people.
And so the child grew up and became strong in spirit. John lived in the desert until the time when he came out to preach to Israel.