Mary remembered all these things and thought deeply about them.

So Jesus went back with them to Nazareth, where he was obedient to them. His mother treasured all these things in her heart.

"Don't forget what I am about to tell you! The Son of Man is going to be handed over to the power of human beings."

Joseph's brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept thinking about the whole matter.

I keep your law in my heart, so that I will not sin against you.

The child grew and developed in body and spirit. He lived in the desert until the day when he appeared publicly to the people of Israel.

The child grew and became strong; he was full of wisdom, and God's blessings were upon him.

The LORD was with Joseph and made him successful. He lived in the house of his Egyptian master,

The woman gave birth to a son and named him Samson. The child grew and the LORD blessed him.

And the LORD's power began to strengthen him while he was between Zorah and Eshtaol in the Camp of Dan.

In the meantime the boy Samuel continued to serve the LORD, wearing a sacred linen apron.

One of his attendants said, "Jesse of the town of Bethlehem has a son who is a good musician. He is also a brave and handsome man, a good soldier, and an able speaker. The LORD is with him."

The power of the LORD came on Elijah; he fastened his clothes tight around his waist and ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel.

Preserve and protect the people you have chosen, the nation you made so strong.

My strength will always be with him, my power will make him strong.

The Lord's power was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.