And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until the time of his public appearance to Israel.
And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.
“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’”
And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and He let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground.
In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea
I myself did not know Him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that He might be revealed to Israel.”
So the woman gave birth to a son and named him Samson. The boy grew, and the LORD blessed him.
As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wildernes
for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He shall never take wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the