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1 Samuel 2:21

New Living Translation

And the Lord blessed Hannah, and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, Samuel grew up in the presence of the Lord.

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The Lord kept his word and did for Sarah exactly what he had promised.

Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.

Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will earn a good reputation.

“Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has visited and redeemed his people.

John grew up and became strong in spirit. And he lived in the wilderness until he began his public ministry to Israel.

There the child grew up healthy and strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God’s favor was on him.

Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people.

When her son was born, she named him Samson. And the Lord blessed him as he grew up.

Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew taller and grew in favor with the Lord and with the people.

As Samuel grew up, the Lord was with him, and everything Samuel said proved to be reliable.