Luke 2:40

"When they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth."

Key Reflection

This passage signifies the fulfillment of divine purpose through Joseph and Mary's obedience to God’s laws, marking a transition from the public life events in Jerusalem back to the private setting of Nazareth, where Jesus would grow up under ordinary circumstances before his ministry began. It underscores how even everyday actions were part of God's larger plan for Jesus' development and preparation for his role as Messiah.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 40. Strong in spirit. In mind, intellect, understanding. Jesus had a human soul, and that soul was subject to all the proper laws of a human spirit. It therefore increased in knowledge, strength, and character. Nor is it any more inconsistent with his being God to say that his soul expanded, than to say that his body grew. Filled with wisdom. Eminent for wisdom when a child--that is, exhibiting an extraordinary understanding, and wise to flee from everything sinful and evil. And the grace of God, &c. The word grace in the New Testament commonly means unmerited favour shown to sinners. Here it means no more than favour. God showed him favour, or was pleased with him and blessed him.

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