Luke 1:52

NETBible

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.

KJV
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NASB ©
"He has brought
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NET [draft] ITL
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the mighty
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their thrones
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has lifted up
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those of lowly position
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;
GREEK
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NETBible

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”

2 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).