And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him — the growth summary parallels John's growth summary (1:80) but adds two elements specific to Jesus: filled with wisdom (plēroumenon sophia) and the grace of God on him (charis theou ēn ep' auto). Wisdom is the divinely-given capacity for understanding and discernment — its presence in Jesus' childhood anticipates the temple dialogue of the following pericope. The grace of God communicates the Father's favor resting on the incarnate Son.

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