40, 52. Growth in Knowledge and Service—Though He increased in knowledge, and the grace of God was upon Him, yet He did not become lifted up in pride, or feel that He was above doing the most humble toil. He took His share of the burden, together with His father, mother, and brethren. He toiled to sustain the family, and shared in the work that would meet the expenses of the household. Though His wisdom had astonished the doctors, yet He meekly subjected Himself to His human guardians, bore His part in the family burdens, and worked with His own hands as any toiler would work. It is stated of Jesus that (as He advanced in years) He “increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.”{5BC 1117.4}

40, 52. Vækst i kundskab og tjeneste. - Selvom Han voksede i kundskab og Guds nåde var over Ham, blev Han ikke opløftet af stolthed, eller følte at Han var det ydmygeste slid overlegen. Han tog Sin del af byrden, sammen med Sin fader, moder og brødre. Han sled for at underholde familien, og tog del i det arbejde der skulle dække husholdningens omkostninger. Selvom doktorerne var forbavsede over Hans visdom, underlagde Han alligevel sig selv ydmygt Sine menneskelige vejledere, bar Sin del i familiens byrder, og arbejdede med Sine egne hænder som enhver slidsom person ville arbejde. Der står om Jesus at (da han tog til i årene) "Voksede Han i vækst og yndest, til glæde for Gud og mennesker."