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:

Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)

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Advanced in wisdom and stature (proekopten th sofiai kai hlikiai). Imperfect active, he kept cutting his way forward as through a forest or jungle as pioneers did. He kept growing in stature (hlikia may mean age, as in Luke 12:25, but stature here) and in wisdom (more than mere knowledge). His physical, intellectual, moral, spiritual development was perfect. "At each stage he was perfect for that stage" (Plummer).

In favour (xariti). Or grace. This is ideal manhood to have the favour of God and men.

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