Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the 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.
If you serve Christ with this attitude, you will please God, and others will approve of you, too.
Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew taller and grew in favor with the Lord and with the people.