13 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

1 variant unit attested by manuscript witnesses and modern critical editions.

4 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• 1Sam 2:18 — But Samuel ministered before the LORD, being a child, girded with a linen ephod.
• 1Sam 2:21 — And the LORD visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bare three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the LORD.
• 1Sam 2:26 — And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.
• 1Sam 2:26 — And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.
• 1Sam 3:19 — And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.
• 1Sam 3:19 — And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.
• 2Tim 2:1 — Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
• 2Tim 3:15 — And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
• Acts 4:33 — And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
• Col 2:2 — That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of C
• Eccl 12:1 — Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;
• Eph 6:10 — Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
• Isa 11:1 — And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:
• Isa 53:1 — Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?
• John 1:14 — And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
• Judg 13:24 — And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the LORD blessed him.
• Luke 1:80 — And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.
• Luke 1:80 — And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.
• Luke 2:47 — And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
• Luke 2:52 — And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
• Luke 2:52 — And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
• Ps 22:9 — But thou art he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope when I was upon my mother’s breasts.
• Ps 45:2 — Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
• Ps 71:5 — For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.