Luk 2:52 | RWP | e4.org | Advanced in wisdom and stature ( προεκοπτεν τη σοφια κα ηλικια ). Imperfect active, he kept cutting his way forward as through a forest or jungle as pioneers did. He kept growing in stature ( ηλικια may mean age, as in , but stature here) and in wisdom (more than mere knowledge). His physical, intellectual, moral, spiritual development was perfect. "At each stage he was perfect for that stage" (Plummer). In favour ( χαριτ ). Or grace. This is ideal manhood to have the favour of God and men.

‏ Luke 2:52

Advanced in wisdom and stature ( προεκοπτεν τη σοφια κα ηλικια ). Imperfect active, he kept cutting his way forward as through a forest or jungle as pioneers did. He kept growing in stature ( ηλικια may mean age, as in 12:25, but stature here) and in wisdom (more than mere knowledge). His physical, intellectual, moral, spiritual development was perfect. "At each stage he was perfect for that stage" (Plummer).

In favour ( χαριτ ). Or grace. This is ideal manhood to have the favour of God and men.