1:52 He has brought down the mighty 3 from their thrones, and has lifted up those of lowly position; 4
1 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “but” to indicate the contrast present in this context, which involves the reversal of expected roles.
2 sn The point of the statement the one who humbles himself will be exalted is humility and the reversal imagery used to underline it is common: Luke 1:52-53; 6:21; 10:15; 18:14.
3 tn Or “rulers.”
4 tn Or “those of humble position”