Luke 1:80

New Living Translation

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

Cross References

Matthew 11:7

As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began talking about him to the crowds. “What kind of man did you go into the wilderness to see? Was he a weak reed, swayed by every breath of wind?

Matthew 3:1

In those days John the Baptist came to the Judean wilderness and began preaching. His message was,

Luke 1:15

for he will be great in the eyes of the Lord. He must never touch wine or other alcoholic drinks. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even before his birth.

Luke 2:40

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

Luke 2:52

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

John 1:31

I did not recognize him as the Messiah, but I have been baptizing with water so that he might be revealed to Israel.”

Acts 18:28

He refuted the Jews with powerful arguments in public debate. Using the Scriptures, he explained to them that Jesus was the Messiah.

1 Samuel 2:21

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.