1:48 because he has looked upon the humble state of his servant. 1
For 2 from now on 3 all generations will call me blessed, 4
1:52 He has brought down the mighty 5 from their thrones, and has lifted up those of lowly position; 6
1 tn See the note on the word “servant” in v. 38.
2 tn Grk “for behold.”
3 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).
4 sn Mary is seen here as an example of an object of God’s grace (blessed) for all generations.
5 tn Or “rulers.”
6 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).