And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
1. He expected the promised Redeemer, in virtue of the promises which God had made and, to show that his faith was of the operation of God's Spirit, he lived a life of righteousness and devotedness to God. Many profess to expect the salvation which God has promised only to those who believe, while living in conformity to the world, under the influence of its spirit, and in the general breach of the righteous law of God.