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.
Context
This verse from Luke Chapter 1 connects to 10 cross-references. Luke's prologue addresses Theophilus and explains his careful historical method. Two annunciation stories: the angel Gabriel announces John's birth to the elderly Zechariah who is struck mute for unbelief, and announces Jesus' birth to the virgin Mary who responds with …
Other Translations
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his showing unto Israel.
And the child grew, and was strengthened in spirit, and he was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.
And the child became tall, and strong in spirit; and he was living in the waste land till the day when he came before the eyes of Israel.
Cross References
And the Spirit of the Lord began to move him at times in the camp of Dan between Zorah and …
And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the Lord blessed him.
And all Israel from Dan even to Beer–sheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the Lord.
And Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.
John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and …
And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness …