Luke 1:80
And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his showing to Israel.
Luke 2:40
And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
Matthew 3:1
In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,
Matthew 11:7
And as they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? a reed shaken with the wind?
Luke 2:52
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
Judges 13:24-25
And the woman bore a son, and called his name Samson. And the child grew, and the LORD blessed him.
1 Samuel 3:19-20
And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and let none of his words fall to the ground.
Mark 1:3-4
The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
Luke 1:15
For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither 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 should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.