1:52 He has brought down the mighty 1 from their thrones, and has lifted up those of lowly position; 2
1:53 he has filled the hungry with good things, 3 and has sent the rich away empty. 4
1 tn Or “rulers.”
2 tn Or “those of humble position”
3 sn Good things refers not merely to material blessings, but blessings that come from knowing God.
4 sn Another fundamental contrast of Luke’s is between the hungry and the rich (Luke 6:20-26).