Verse Comparison: Luke 1:80
American Standard Version
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his showing unto Israel.
Amplified® Bible
And the little boy grew and became strong in spirit; and he was in the deserts (wilderness) until the day of his appearing to Israel [the commencement of his public ministry].
Darby English Version
-- And the child grew and was strengthened in spirit; and he was in the deserts until the day of his shewing to Israel.
International Standard Version
Now the child continued to grow and to become strong in spirit. He lived in the wilderness until the day he appeared in Israel.
King James Version
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.
Young's Literal Translation
And the child grew, and was strengthened in spirit, and he was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.