Luke 1:53
He has filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he has sent away empty.
Revised King James New Testament
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 put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted the humble.
54He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;
Cross References
Matthew 5:6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Luke 6:24But woe to you who are rich! for you have received your comfort.
Luke 16:19There was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen, and feasted sumptuously every day:
Luke 18:24And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hard it is for those who have riches 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 →