²⁶ And the young Samuel, becoming older, had the approval of the Lord and of men.

⁵² And Jesus was increasing in wisdom and in years, and in grace before God and men.

²¹ And the Lord had mercy on Hannah and she gave birth to three sons and two daughters. And the young Samuel became older before the Lord.

³ Let not mercy and good faith go from you; let them be hanging round your neck, recorded on your heart;

⁸⁰ And the child became tall, and strong in spirit; and he was living in the waste land till the day when he came before the eyes of Israel.

⁴⁰ And the child became tall and strong and full of wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.

⁴⁷ Giving praise to God, and having the approval of all the people; and every day the number of those who had salvation was increased by the Lord.

¹⁸ And he who in these things is Christ's servant, is pleasing to God and has the approval of men.