Luke 1:53
He has filled the hungry with good things, and sent away the rich empty.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
In Context
52He has put down rulers from thrones, and exalted the lowly.
54He has helped Israel his servant, in order to remember mercy,
Cross References
Psalms 34:10The young lions are in need and suffer hunger; but they that seek Jehovah shall not want any good.
Psalms 146:7Who executeth judgment for the oppressed, who giveth bread to the hungry. Jehovah looseth the prisoners;
Matthew 5:6Blessed they who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for *they* shall be filled.
Luke 6:24But woe to you rich, for ye have received your consolation.
Luke 16:19Now there was a rich man and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, making good cheer in splendour every day.
Luke 18:24But when Jesus saw that he became very sorrowful, he said, How difficultly shall those who have riches enter into the kingdom of God;
Matthew Henry on Luke 1:40-57
The Interview of Mary and Elisabeth; The Song of Mary. 39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; 40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. 41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: 42 And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. 43 And whence is this to me,… Read the whole commentary →