Luke 1:48-50
Context1:48 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.
[1:48] 1 tn See the note on the word “servant” in v. 38.
[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.