Luke 2:47 demonstrates the wisdom mentioned here: at age twelve, Jesus amazes teachers with his understanding, confirming the growth in wisdom.

Luke 2:52 mirrors the same growth summary after the temple visit, showing a repeated pattern in Jesus' development.

Luke 1:80 uses the same language for John the Baptist's growth—'grew and became strong in spirit'—creating a deliberate parallel between the two infants.

In Luke 1:66, the hand of the Lord was with John the Baptist, similar to God's favor on Jesus.

1 Samuel 2:26 uses the exact phrasing 'grow in favor with God and man' that Luke 2:52 later echoes.

1 Samuel 3:19 says the Lord was with Samuel as he grew — a direct parallel to Jesus' growth with God's grace.

Isaiah 11:1-5 prophesies the Messiah endowed with the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, which this verse shows being fulfilled as Jesus grows in wisdom.

John 1:14 declares the Word became flesh, full of grace and truth—the same divine favor that rested on Jesus as a child is now revealed in his incarnate glory.

Colossians 2:3 states that all treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in Christ, identifying the divine origin of the wisdom Jesus displayed as a child.

Isaiah 53:2 describes the Messiah's humble growth—no beauty or majesty—contrasting with the divine favor and wisdom here, adding depth to Jesus' hidden years.

Judges 13:24 describes Samson growing with the Lord's blessing, echoing the pattern of a divinely favored child.

Psalm 45:2 describes the king with grace poured on his lips and blessed by God, echoing the favor of God on Jesus here.

In Acts 4:33, great grace rests on the apostles, echoing the favor of God that was upon Jesus as he grew.