Luke 2:40
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 2
“And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.”Luke 2:40
What Does Luke 2:40 Mean?
Luke 2:40 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 40 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Incarnation.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Luke 2:40 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 2:52“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.”Luke 1:80“And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.”Ecclesiastes 12:1“Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;”Isaiah 11:1“And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:”1 Samuel 2:26“And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.”John 1:14“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”1 Samuel 2:21“And the LORD visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bare three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the LORD.”1 Samuel 3:19“And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.”Isaiah 53:1“Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?”Luke 2:47“And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.”Psalms 22:9“But thou art he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope when I was upon my mother’s breasts.”Ephesians 6:10“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”2 Timothy 3:15“And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”Judges 13:24“And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the LORD blessed him.”1 Samuel 2:18“But Samuel ministered before the LORD, being a child, girded with a linen ephod.”Psalms 45:2“Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.”2 Timothy 2:1“Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”Psalms 71:5“For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.”Colossians 2:2“That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;”Acts 4:33“And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.”
People & Places
God
Study Luke 2:40 in the ScriptureVerse app
Every verse in the app has a study sheet with its cross-references (OpenBible.info's 344,799) and commentary, and an AI Bible Teacher that shows the verses behind its answers. Coming to iPhone on February 10, 2027.
Join the waitlist