When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee and to their own town of Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth
Luke 2:51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart.
Matthew 2:23 ... and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was said through the prophets: "He will be called a Nazarene."
and the grace of God was upon him
Luke 1:52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
Luke 1:80 And the child (John) grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the desert until he appeared publicly to Israel.
(parentheses are mine)
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
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