Luke 2:52
And Jesus advanced in wisdom; He grew up and [increased] in favor with God and men.
Luke 2:40
And the child [i.e., Jesus] grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom and God's favor was upon Him.
Luke 1:80
So, the child [i.e., John] grew and became strong in [his] spirit and stayed in the desert until the day when he appeared publicly to the Israelites.
Acts 7:9-10
"[And when] these patriarchs, [still living in Canaan as young men], became jealous of [their brother] Joseph, they sold him [as a slave to traveling merchants who took him] to Egypt. But God was with him [during all that time],
Romans 14:18
For the person who serves Christ with these qualities is very pleasing to God and wins the approval of people.