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Luke 2:52

Luke 2:52
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

In favour with God - That is, in proportion to his advance in wisdom. This does not imply that he ever lacked the favor of God, but that God regarded him with favor in proportion as he showed an…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Jesus increased in wisdom - See on Luk 2:40 (note).

The following remarks, taken chiefly from Mr. Claude, on the foregoing subject, are well worth the reader's attention.

I. The birth of Christ is…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Luke 2:41-52

We have here the only passage of story recorded concerning our blessed Saviour, from his infancy to the day of his showing to Israel at twenty-nine years old, and therefore we are concerned to make…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

increased Rather, advanced. The word is derived from pioneers cutting downtrees in the path of an advancing army. Comp. 1Sa 2:26, and the description of an ideal youth in Pro 3:3-4.

stature Rather,…

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