Luke 2:52

Luke 2:52

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.

Commentaries:

Barnes' Notes

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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 understanding and spirit like his own. Happy are those children who imitate the example of Jesus - who are obedient to parents who increase in wisdom - who are sober, temperate, and industrious, and who thus increase in favor with God and people.

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