ISB ~ Luke 2 v52

Jesus increased:The human development of Jesus was a process of building character and acquiring experiential knowledge that kept pace with his physical and psychological growth (Prov 3:3-4). At the end of these developmental stages, Christ’s life as a man was a perfect reflection of his divine Sonship (CCC 472).See note on Mt 24:36.

• Luke’s description recalls young Samuel’s maturation in 1 Sam 2:26.