Luke 1:80
And the child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness till the day of his manifestation to Israel.
Luke 2:40
And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
Matthew 3:1
In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,
Matthew 11:7
As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
Luke 2:52
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
Mark 1:3-4
"The voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the Lord; make his paths straight.'"
Luke 1:15
For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will also be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb.
John 1:31
I myself did not know him; but for this I came baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel."