Luke 2:52
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 2
“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.”Luke 2:52
What Does Luke 2:52 Mean?
Luke 2:52 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 52 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to Luke 2:52 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 2:40“And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.”Proverbs 3:3“Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:”1 Samuel 2:26“And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.”Proverbs 3:4“So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.”Romans 14:18“For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.”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.”Acts 7:9“And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,”Isaiah 11:3“And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears:”1 Samuel 3:19“And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.”Acts 2:47“Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.”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.”Judges 13:24“And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the LORD blessed him.”2 Samuel 5:10“And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts was with him.”Proverbs 13:15“Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.”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.”Matthew 12:48“But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?”Isaiah 7:15“Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good.”Psalms 22:10“I was cast upon thee from the womb: thou art my God from my mother’s belly.”
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