Luke 2:40

New Living Translation

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

Cross References

Psalm 22:9

Yet you brought me safely from my mother’s womb and led me to trust you at my mother’s breast.

Psalm 45:2

You are the most handsome of all. Gracious words stream from your lips. God himself has blessed you forever.

Luke 1:80

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

Luke 2:47

All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

Luke 2:52

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

John 1:14

So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.

Acts 4:33

The apostles testified powerfully to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and God’s great blessing was upon them all.

Ephesians 6:10

A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

2 Timothy 2:1

Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.

Judges 13:24

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

1 Samuel 2:18

But Samuel, though he was only a boy, served the Lord. He wore a linen garment like that of a priest.

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.

1 Samuel 2:26

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

1 Samuel 3:19

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