Luke 1:53
He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
In Context
52He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble.
54He hath received Israel his servant, being mindful of his mercy:
Cross References
Psalms 34:10Fear the Lord, all ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.
Psalms 146:7They shall publish the memory of the abundance of thy sweetness: and shall rejoice in thy justice.
Matthew 5:6Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.
Luke 6:24But woe to you that are rich: for you have your consolation.
Luke 16:19There was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen; and feasted sumptuously every day.
Luke 18:24And Jesus seeing him become sorrowful, said: How hardly shall they that 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 →