Luke 1:52
ContextNET © | He has brought down the mighty 1 from their thrones, and has lifted up those of lowly position; 2 |
NIV © | He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. |
NASB © | "He has brought down rulers from their thrones, And has exalted those who were humble. |
NLT © | He has taken princes from their thrones and exalted the lowly. |
MSG © | He knocked tyrants off their high horses, pulled victims out of the mud. |
BBE © | He has put down kings from their seats, lifting up on high the men of low degree. |
NRSV © | He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly; |
NKJV © | He has put down the mighty from their thrones, And exalted the lowly. |
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NET © | He has brought down the mighty 1 from their thrones, and has lifted up those of lowly position; 2 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Or “rulers.” 2 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). |