Luke 2:52-1964 bbe — And Jesus was increasing in wisdom and in years, and in grace before God and men.
Bible in Basic English
"And Jesus was increasing in wisdom and in years, and in grace before God and men."
— Luke 2:52-1964, Bible in Basic English
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Luke 2 — Context
49
And he said to them, Why were you looking for me? was it not clear to you that my right place was in my Father's house?
50
And his words seemed strange to them.
51
And he went down with them and came to Nazareth; and did as he was ordered: and his mother kept all these words in her heart.
52
And Jesus was increasing in wisdom and in years, and in grace before God and men.
Luke 2:52-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Luke 2:52-1964 say?
Luke 2:52-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Jesus was increasing in wisdom and in years, and in grace before God and men.”
Where is Luke 2:52-1964 in the Bible?
Luke 2:52-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verses 52–1964.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 2:52-1964.
What translation should I read Luke 2:52-1964 in?
Luke 2:52-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 2:52-1964?
Luke 2:52-1964 reads (BBE): “And Jesus was increasing in wisdom and in years, and in grace before God and men.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.