Verse Comparison: Luke 1:80
American Standard Version
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his showing unto Israel.
Amplified® Bible
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].
Contemporary English Version
As John grew up, God's Spirit gave him great power. John lived in the desert until the time he was sent to the people of Israel.
Darby English Version
-- And the child grew and was strengthened in spirit; and he was in the deserts until the day of his shewing to Israel.
Good News Bible
The child grew and developed in body and spirit. He lived in the desert until the day when he appeared publicly to the people of Israel.
International Standard Version
Now the child continued to grow and to become strong in spirit. He lived in the wilderness until the day he appeared in Israel.
King James Version
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.
New American Standard Bible
And the child continued to grow and to become strong in spirit, and he lived in the deserts until the day of his public appearance to Israel.
New International Version
And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the desert until he appeared publicly to Israel.
New King James Version
So the child grew and became strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his manifestation to Israel.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
And the child continued to grow and to become strong in spirit, and he lived in the deserts until the day of his public appearance to Israel.
Young's Literal Translation
And the child grew, and was strengthened in spirit, and he was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.
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