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Luke 1:48-50

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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 

1:49 because he who is mighty 5  has done great things for me, and holy is his name;

1:50 from 6  generation to generation he is merciful 7  to those who fear 8  him.

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[1:48]  1 tn See the note on the word “servant” in v. 38.

[1:48]  2 tn Grk “for behold.”

[1:48]  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).

[1:48]  4 sn Mary is seen here as an example of an object of God’s grace (blessed) for all generations.

[1:49]  5 tn Traditionally, “the Mighty One.”

[1:50]  6 tn Grk “and from.” Here καί (kai) has been translated by a semicolon to improve the English style.

[1:50]  7 sn God’s mercy refers to his “loyal love” or “steadfast love,” expressed in faithful actions, as the rest of the psalm illustrates.

[1:50]  8 tn That is, “who revere.” This refers to those who show God a reverential respect for his sovereignty.



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