Luke 2:52 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

In favour with God - That is, in proportion to his advance in wisdom. This does not imply that he ever lacked the favor of God, but that God regarded him with favor in proportion as he showed an understanding and spirit like his own. Happy are those children who imitate the example of Jesus - who are obedient to parents who increase in wisdom - who are sober, temperate, and industrious, and who thus increase in favor with God and people.

Luke 2:52

52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature,g and in favour with God and man.