Luke 1:80 similarly describes John's growth in spirit, paralleling Jesus' development in wisdom and favor.

1 Samuel 2:26 uses nearly identical language about Samuel growing in favor with God and men, directly paralleling Jesus' growth.

Proverbs 3:4 promises favor with God and man through wisdom, echoing Jesus' growth in favor with both.

Judges 13:24 describes Samson growing and being blessed by the Lord, similar to Jesus increasing in wisdom and favor.

1 Samuel 2:21 notes Samuel grew before the Lord, paralleling Jesus' growth in wisdom and favor.

1 Samuel 3:19 states Samuel grew and the Lord was with him, echoing Jesus' increase in wisdom and divine favor.

Isaiah 11:3 describes the Messiah's quick understanding in the fear of the Lord — directly fulfilled in Jesus' increase in wisdom.

Proverbs 13:15 connects good understanding with favor — directly paralleling Jesus' increase in both wisdom and favor.

Romans 14:18 states serving Christ leads to acceptance with God and approval of men, paralleling Jesus' favor with both.

Isaiah 7:15 prophesies a child learning to choose good — echoing Jesus' growth in moral discernment and wisdom.

Acts 2:47 says the early church had favor with all the people — a parallel to Jesus' favor with men in Luke 2:52.

2 Samuel 5:10 describes David growing great with God's presence — a parallel to Jesus increasing in favor with God and man.