²⁶ And the boy Samuel continued to grow^(A) in stature and in favor with the Lord and with people.^(B)

⁵ The apostles^(A) said to the Lord,^(B) “Increase our faith!”

6 Therefore let us move beyond^(A) the elementary teachings^(B) about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death,^[a](C) and of faith in God,