And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.

And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken.

And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the LORD blessed him.

Blessed {be} the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,

And they rose up in the morning early, and worshipped before the LORD, and returned, and came to their house to Ramah: and Elkanah knew Hannah his wife; and the LORD remembered her.

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. {stature: or, age}

But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken.

And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.

Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on {me}, to take away my reproach among men.

And when the LORD saw that Leah {was} hated, he opened her womb: but Rachel {was} barren.

Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return from the country of Moab: for she had heard in the country of Moab how that the LORD had visited his people in giving them bread.

And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.

Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh {him} families like a flock. {from: or, after}