Quotes About Wisdom

for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He shall never take wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his motherís womb.

And he will go on before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”

as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past,

so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”

There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,

And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.

And when He was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the Feast.

Finally, after three days they found Him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.

And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers.

When His parents saw Him, they were astonished. “Child, why have You done this to us?” His mother asked. “Your father and I have been anxiously searching for You.”

“Why were you looking for Me?” He asked. “Did you not know that I had to be in My Fatherís house?”

But they did not understand the statement He was making to them.

Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.

And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

But Jesus answered, “It is written: ëMan shall not live on bread alone.í”

He taught in their synagogues and was glorified by everyone.

the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. Unrolling it, He found the place where it was written:

All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isnít this the son of Joseph?” they asked.

Then He added, “Truly I tell you, no prophet is accepted in his hometown.

They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority.

Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus replied, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?

He also told them a parable: “No one tears a piece of cloth from a new garment and sews it on an old one. If he does, he will tear the new garment as well, and the patch from the new will not match the old.

And no one after drinking old wine wants new, for he says, ëThe old is better.í”

Jesus also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit?