Luke 2:52

1 Samuel 2:26 NIV
And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the Lord and with people.

Luke 1:80 NIV
And the child grew and became strong in spirit ; and he lived in the wilderness until he appeared publicly to Israel.

Luke 2:40 NIV
And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.

Proverbs 3:3-4 NIV
Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.

Romans 14:18 NIV
because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval.