But the angel said, "Do not be frightened, Mary, for you have found favour with God.

And the child grew and became strong and full of wisdom, and the favour of God rested upon Him.

And as Jesus grew older He gained in both wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

Now when He rose and left the synagogue He went to Simon's house. Simon's mother-in-law was suffering from an acute attack of fever; and they consulted Him about her.

Then standing over her He rebuked the fever, and it left her; and she at once rose and waited on them.

And they, when they came to Jesus, earnestly entreated Him, pleading, "He deserves to have this favour granted him,