Luke 1:53
he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty.
Open English Bible (US)
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 cast down the mighty from their thrones, and he uplifts the humble,
54“He has stretched out his hand to his servant Israel, ever mindful of his mercy,
Cross References
Psalms 34:10Even young lions may be poor and hungry, but those who seek the Lord will not lack any good thing.
Psalms 146:7For the wronged he executes justice; he gives bread to the hungry; the Lord releases the prisoners.
Matthew 5:6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.
Luke 6:24But alas for you who are rich, for you have had your comforts in full.
Luke 16:19There was once a rich man, who dressed in purple robes and fine linen, and feasted every day in great splendor.
Luke 18:24Seeing this, Jesus said to his disciples, “How hard it is for the wealthy to 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 →