Luke 2:40 - Forerunner Commentary

Luke 2:40

38 And coming in that instant she gave thanks to¹ the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who ^alooked for redemption in Jerusalem.

The Family Returns to Nazareth

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

40 ^aAnd the Child grew and became strong¹ in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.

The Boy Jesus Amazes the Scholars

41 His parents went to ^aJerusalem ^bevery year at the Feast of the Passover.

42 And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the ^acustom of the feast.

43 When they had finished the ^adays, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And¹ Joseph and His mother did not know it;

44 but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day’s journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances.

45 So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him.

46 Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.

47 And ^aall who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers.

48 So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.”

49 And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be ^aabout ^bMy Father’s business?”

50 But ^athey did not understand the statement which He spoke to them.

Jesus Advances in Wisdom and Favor

51 Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was¹ subject to them, but His mother ^akept all these things in her heart.

52 And Jesus ^aincreased in wisdom and stature, ^band in favor with God and men.

Verse Comparison: Luke 2:40

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American Standard Version
And the child grew, and waxed strong, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

Amplified® Bible
And the Child grew and became strong {in spirit,} filled with wisdom; and the grace (favor and spiritual blessing) of God was upon Him.

Contemporary English Version
The child Jesus grew. He became strong and wise, and God blessed him.

Darby English Version
And the child grew and waxed strong [in spirit], filled with wisdom, and God's grace was upon him.

Good News Bible
The child grew and became strong; he was full of wisdom, and God's blessings were upon him.

International Standard Version
Meanwhile, the child continued to grow and to become strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God's favor was with him.

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

New American Standard Bible
The Child continued to grow and become strong, increasing in wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.

New International Version
And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.

New King James Version
And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The Child continued to grow and become strong, increasing in wisdom; and the grace of God rested upon Him.

Young's Literal Translation
and the child grew and was strengthened in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.

New English Translation
And the child grew and became strong,¹ filled with wisdom,² and the favor³ of God⁴ was upon him.

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