Let not mercy and truth forsake you; tie them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart;

So the child grew and became strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his proclamation to Israel.

And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.