Luke 1:53
The hungry he hath filled with good things, and the rich he hath sent away empty.
Noyes Bible
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 cast down princes from thrones, and exalted men of low degree.
54He hath given help to Israel his servant, in remembrance of his mercy
Cross References
Psalms 34:10Young lions want, and suffer hunger; But they who fear the LORD want no good thing.
Psalms 146:7Who executeth judgment for the oppressed; Who giveth food to the hungry. The LORD setteth free the prisoners;
Matthew 5:6Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they will be filled.
Luke 6:24But woe to you that are rich! for ye have received 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 said, How hardly do they that have riches enter 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 →