Luke 2:40 — Compare Translations

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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
and the child grew and was strengthened in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
English ASV
And the child grew, and waxed strong, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
English Amplified
And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace (favor and spiritual blessing) of God was upon Him. [Judg. 13:24; I Sam. 2:26.]
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace (favor and spiritual blessing) of God was upon Him. [Judg. 13:24; I Sam. 2:26.]
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
The boy grew up and became strong, filled with wisdom, and God’s grace was on him.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
And the child grew and waxed strong [in spirit], filled with wisdom, and God's grace was upon him.
English EASY 2024
There the child grew up. God was kind to him and he became strong. He learned many things and he could understand them well.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
The little boy Jesus was developing into a mature young man, full of wisdom. God was blessing him.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
The child grew and became strong; he was full of wisdom, and God's blessings were upon him.
English God's Word - GW 1995
The child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God's favor was with him.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
The boy grew up and became strong, filled with wisdom, and God's grace was on Him.
English KJV 1611
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
English LSB
Now the Child continued to grow and become strong, being filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom. And the grace of God was upon Him.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
The Child continued to grow and become strong, increasing in wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom, and the favor of God was upon him.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
And the child grew and became strong. He was very wise. He was blessed by God's grace.
English NIV
And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
English NKJ 1982
And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.
English NLT
There the child grew up healthy and strong. He was filled with wisdom beyond his years, and God placed his special favor upon him.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
The child grew more powerful in grace, for he was being filled with wisdom, and the favor of God was upon him.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
There the child became a strong, robust lad, and was known for wisdom beyond his years; and God poured out his blessings on him.
English Tyndale 1537
And the child grew and waxed strong in spirit, and was full of(filled with) wisdom, and the favour(grace) of God was with him.