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Luke 2:40 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Luke 2:40 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 2 verse 40 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.”
Luke 2:40 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 2:40
Luke summarizes Jesus' childhood: 'And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him' (τὸ δὲ παιδίον ηὔξανεν καὶ ἐκραταιοῦτο πληρούμενον σοφίᾳ, καὶ χάρις θεοῦ ἦν ἐπ᾽ αὐτό). The verbs 'auxanō' (ηὔξανεν, grew) and 'krataioō' (ἐκραταιοῦτο, waxed strong) describe normal human development—Jesus experienced genuine childhood, not docetic appearance. The present passive participle 'plēroumenon sophia' (πληρούμενον σοφίᾳ, being filled with wisdom) indicates progressive development, while 'charis theou' (χάρις θεοῦ, grace of God) rested upon Him. This...
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Cross-References for Luke 2:40
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“and in favor with God and men.”
“and becoming strong in spirit”
“and a branch out of his roots will bear fruit.”
“and lived among us. We saw his glory”
“and increased in favor both with Yahweh”
“and Yahweh was with him”
“Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?”
“And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.”
“But thou art he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope when I was upon my mother's breasts.”
“being a child”