And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men.
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.
And the child grew, and waxed strong, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
For he that herein serveth Christ is well-pleasing to God, and approved of men.
And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.