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Luke 1:48-50
New English Translation
Luke 1:48-50
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]
49 because he who is mighty[e] has done great things for me, and holy is his name;
50 from[f] generation to generation he is merciful[g] to those who fear[h] him.
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 1:49 tn Traditionally, “the Mighty One.”
- Luke 1:50 tn Grk “and from.” Here καί (kai) has been translated by a semicolon to improve the English style.
- Luke 1:50 sn God’s mercy refers to his “loyal love” or “steadfast love,” expressed in faithful actions, as the rest of the psalm illustrates.
- Luke 1:50 tn That is, “who revere.” This refers to those who show God a reverential respect for his sovereignty.
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