Luke 1:52
He tears the powerful down from their thrones, and elevates those who are humble.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
In Context
51With his power he has broken to pieces those who arrogantly think they're so clever.
53He fills the hungry with good things to eat, and he sends the rich away empty-handed.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:4The weapons of the powerful are shattered, while those who stumble along are made strong.
Job 5:11He exalts the humble, and rescues those who mourn.
Psalms 107:40He pours out his contempt on their leaders, making them wander, lost in the wilderness.
Ecclesiastes 4:14He may even come out of prison to reign over his kingdom, even though he was born poor.
Amos 9:11On that day I will restore the fallen kingdom of David; I will repair the broken walls, I will rebuild the ruins, and I will make it as it was in days of old.
Luke 18:14I tell you, it was this man who went home right in God's sight and not the other. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, while those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
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 →