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The child grew, and grew strong in spirit, filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.

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A Truly Human Childhood

Commentators stress that Jesus' growth was genuine, not just an appearance. His body grew, and his mind developed and learned over time. Scholars like John Calvin explain this was a voluntary part of his Incarnation, to be truly 'made like his brethren' (Hebrews 2:17). This affirms that Jesus was fully human, experiencing a real childhood.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Luke 2:40

18th Century

Theologian

Strong in spirit. In mind, intellect, understanding. Jesus had a human soul, and that soul was subject to all the proper laws of …

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Luke 2:40

The child grew (ηυξανε). Imperfect indicative of a very ancient verb (αυξανω). This child grew and waxed strong (εκραταιουτο, impe…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Luke 2:40

19th Century

Bishop

Waxed strong in spirit.—The better manuscripts omit the last two words.

Filled with wisdom.

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Luke 2:40

Luke takes another opportunity to mention the fidelity of Jesus’ parents to the Jewish law. He omits mention of the flight to Egypt (an event impor…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Luke 2:40

16th Century

Theologian

And the child grew. From the infancy of Christ, Matthew passes immediately to His manifestation.230 Luke relates here a single …

John Gill

John Gill

On Luke 2:40

17th Century

Pastor

And the child grew
In body, in strength, and in stature; which shows that it was a true body Christ assumed, and lik…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Luke 2:36–40

17th Century

Minister

There was much evil then in the church, yet God did not leave himself without witness. Anna always dwelt in, or at least attended, the temple. She …