Luke 1:80
And the child grew, and became strong in spirit: and he was in the deserts till the time of his being manifested to Israel.
Luke 2:40
And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.
Matthew 3:1
Now in those days came John the baptist preaching in the desert part of Judea,
Matthew 11:7
And as they departed, Jesus took occasion to say to the people concerning John, What went ye out into the desert 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
and again, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight:" accordingly John came baptizing in the wilderness,
Luke 1:15
and he shall drink neither wine nor any other strong liquor; and he shall be filled with the holy Spirit even from his birth;
John 1:31
And I knew Him not: but therefore came I baptizing with water, that He might be made known to Israel.