2:40 And the child grew and became strong, 1 filled with wisdom, 2 and the favor 3 of God 4 was upon him.
1 tc Most mss (A Θ Ψ Ë1,13 33 Ï) read πνεύματι (pneumati, “in spirit”) after “became strong,” but this looks like an assimilation to Luke 1:80. The better witnesses (א B D L N W pc lat co) lack the word.
2 sn With the description grew and became strong, filled with wisdom Luke emphasizes the humanity of Jesus and his growth toward maturity.
3 tn Or “grace.”
4 sn On the phrase the favor of God see Luke 1:66.