Luke 12:7

12:7 In fact, even the hairs on your head are all numbered. Do not be afraid; ¹  you are more valuable than many sparrows.

Luke 1:48

1:48 because he has looked upon the humble state of his servant. ² 

For ³  from now on ⁴  all generations will call me blessed, ⁵ 

[12:7]  ¹ sn Do not be afraid. One should respect and show reverence to God (v. 5), but need not fear his tender care.

[1:48]  ² tn See the note on the word “servant” in v. 38.

[1:48]  ³ tn Grk “for behold.”

[1:48]  ⁴ 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]  ⁵ sn Mary is seen here as an example of an object of God’s grace (blessed) for all generations.