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Luke 1:52-53
New English Translation

52 He has brought down the mighty[a] from their thrones, and has lifted up those of lowly position;[b]
53 he has filled the hungry with good things,[c] and has sent the rich away empty.[d]

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  1. Luke 1:52 tn Or “rulers.”
  2. Luke 1:52 tn Or “those of humble position”sn The contrast between the mighty and those of lowly position is fundamental for Luke. God cares for those that the powerful ignore (Luke 4:18-19).
  3. Luke 1:53 sn Good things refers not merely to material blessings, but blessings that come from knowing God.
  4. Luke 1:53 sn Another fundamental contrast of Luke’s is between the hungry and the rich (Luke 6:20-26).
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