Luke 1:80
And the child grew and was strengthened in spirit; and he was in the deserts until the day of his shewing to Israel.
Luke 2:40
And the child grew and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom, and God's grace was upon him.
Matthew 3:1
Now in those days comes John the baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
Matthew 11:7
But as they went away, Jesus began to say to the crowds concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? a reed moved about by the wind?
Luke 2:52
And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men.
Judges 13:24-25
And the woman bore a son, and called his name Samson; and the boy grew, and the LORD blessed him.
1 Samuel 3:19-20
And Samuel grew, and Jehovah was with him, and let none of his words fall to the ground.
Mark 1:3-4
Voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
Luke 1:15
For he shall be great before the Lord, and he shall drink no wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb.
John 1:31
and I knew him not; but that he might be manifested to Israel, therefore have I come baptising with water.