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A Truly Human Childhood
Commentators stress that Jesus's growth was genuine and normal. He didn't have adult wisdom in a child's body; he 'advanced' or 'kept cutting his way forward' (Robertson) in wisdom and maturity. Scholars clarify this human development doesn't diminish his divinity but rather demonstrates his full humanity, which he willingly embraced.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 2:52
18th Century
Theologian
In favour with God. That is, in proportion to his advance in wisdom. This does not imply that he ever lacked the favour of God, but that G…
AT Robertson
On Luke 2:52
Advanced in wisdom and stature (προεκοπτεν τη σοφια κα ηλικια). Imperfect active, he kept cutting his way forward as through a for…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 2:52
19th Century
Bishop
Jesus increased in wisdom and stature.—Here again we have nothing but a normal, orderly development. With Him, as with ot…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 2:52
Jesus’ growth was entirely normal. His growth in wisdom does not detract from his deity, for Jesus willingly gave up the full use of his divine pow…
John Gill
On Luke 2:52
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus increased in wisdom
As man; for neither his divine wisdom, nor the treasures of wisdom and knowledge in hi…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 2:41–52
17th Century
Minister
It is for the honour of Christ that children should attend public worship. His parents did not return until they had stayed all the seven days of t…