"And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him." — Luke 2:40

Luke 2:40 · KJV

“And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.”

— Luke 2:40

And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

Verse 41

Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

Luke 2 — Context

And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. {Jerusalem: or, Israel}

And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

Cross References

Luke 2:52

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. {stature: or, age}

Luke 1:80

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

Isaiah 11:1-5

And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:

John 1:14

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

1 Samuel 2:26

And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.

Isaiah 53:1-2

Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? {report: or, doctrine?: Heb. hearing?}

1 Samuel 3:19

And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.

Luke 2:47

And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.