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Luke 1:48
New English Translation
Luke 1:48
New English Translation
48 because he has looked upon the humble state of his servant.[a]
For[b] from now on[c] all generations will call me blessed,[d]
Footnotes
- Luke 1:48 tn See the note on the word “servant” in v. 38.
- Luke 1:48 tn Grk “for behold.”
- Luke 1:48 sn From now on is a favorite phrase of Luke’s, showing how God’s acts change things from this point on (5:10; 12:52; 22:18, 69; Acts 18:6).
- Luke 1:48 sn Mary is seen here as an example of an object of God’s grace (blessed) for all generations.
Luke 1:51
New English Translation
Luke 1:51
New English Translation
51 He has demonstrated power[a] with his arm; he has scattered those whose pride wells up from the sheer arrogance[b] of their hearts.
Footnotes
- Luke 1:51 tn Or “shown strength,” “performed powerful deeds.” The verbs here switch to aorist tense through 1:55. This is how God will act in general for his people as they look to his ultimate deliverance.
- Luke 1:51 tn Grk “in the imaginations of their hearts.” The psalm rebukes the arrogance of the proud, who think that power is their sovereign right. Here διανοίᾳ (dianoia) can be understood as a dative of sphere or reference/respect.
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