Luke 2:52

And Jesus grew in wisdom as he grew in years, and ‘gained the blessing of God and men.’

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

In Context

51However he went down with them to Nazareth, and submitted himself to their control; and his mother treasured all that was said in her heart.

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Cross References

Luke 1:80The child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the Wilds till the time came for his appearance before Israel.

Acts 7:9The Patriarchs, out of jealousy, sold Joseph into slavery in Egypt; but God was with him,

Matthew Henry on Luke 2:42-52

Christ Sitting with the Doctors. 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. 43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. 44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. 45 And when they found him not,… Read the whole commentary →

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