Luke 1:80
And the child grew and became strong in character, and lived in the Desert till the time came for him to appear publicly to Israel.
Luke 2:40
And the child grew and became strong and full of wisdom, and the favour of God rested upon Him.
Matthew 3:1
About this time John the Baptist made his appearance, preaching in the Desert of Judaea.
Matthew 11:7
When the messengers had taken their leave, Jesus proceeded to say to the multitude concerning John, "What did you go out into the Desert to gaze at? A reed waving in the wind?
Luke 2:52
And as Jesus grew older He gained in both wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
Mark 1:3-4
"The voice of one crying aloud: 'In the Desert prepare a road for the Lord: Make His highways straight.'"
Luke 1:15
For he will be great in the sight of the Lord; no wine or fermented drink shall he ever drink; but he will be filled with the Holy Spirit from the very hour of his birth.
John 1:31
I did not yet know Him; but that He may be openly shown to Israel is the reason why I have come baptizing in water."