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Luke 1:48

God knew that I was not important, but he picked me, and now everyone will say that God was good to me.

Plain English Version

In The King James Version

For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

In Context

47My spirit is really happy with God. I know he will save me.

49Yes, he is the really strong one, and he did great things for me. God is properly good, better than anyone else.

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Cross References

Genesis 30:13Then Leah said, “I’m so happy. I reckon other women will say, ‘Leah is happy now.’” And Leah named that baby Asher. That name means happy.

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 →

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