When John’s followers left, Jesus began talking to the people about John. He said, “What did you people go out to the desert to see? Someone who is weak, like a stem of grass blowing in the wind?
Luke 1:80 - Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version And so the little boy John grew up and became stronger in spirit. Then he lived in areas away from other people until the time when he came out to tell God’s message to the people of Israel. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And the little boy grew and became strong in spirit; and he was in the deserts (wilderness) until the day of his appearing to Israel [the commencement of his public ministry]. American Standard Version (1901) And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his showing unto Israel. Common English Bible The child grew up, becoming strong in character. He was in the wilderness until he began his public ministry to Israel. Catholic Public Domain Version And the child grew, and he was strengthened in spirit. And he was in the wilderness, until the day of his manifestation to Israel. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And the child grew, and was strengthened in spirit; and was in the deserts until the day of his manifestation to Israel. |
When John’s followers left, Jesus began talking to the people about John. He said, “What did you people go out to the desert to see? Someone who is weak, like a stem of grass blowing in the wind?
When it was the right time, John the Baptizer began telling people a message from God. This was out in the desert area of Judea.
He will be a great man for the Lord. He will never drink wine or beer. Even before he is born, he will be filled with the Holy Spirit.
The little boy Jesus was developing into a mature young man, full of wisdom. God was blessing him.
As Jesus grew taller, he continued to grow in wisdom. God was pleased with him and so were the people who knew him.
I did not know who he was. But I came baptizing people with water so that Israel could know that he is the Messiah.”
He argued very strongly against the Jews before all the people. He clearly proved that the Jews were wrong. He used the Scriptures and showed that Jesus is the Messiah.
The Lord was kind to Hannah, and she had three sons and two daughters. The boy Samuel grew up at the holy place near the Lord.