Luke 1:52–53

1:52 He has brought down the mighty161 from their thrones, and has lifted up those of lowly position;162

1:53 he has filled the hungry with good things,163 and has sent the rich away empty.164

161	tn Or “rulers.”
162	tn Or “those of humble position” sn The contrast between the mighty and those of lowly position is fundamental for Luke. God cares for those that the powerful ignore (Luke 4:18–19).
163	sn Good things refers not merely to material blessings, but blessings that come from knowing God.
164	sn Another fundamental contrast of Luke’s is between the hungry and the rich (Luke 6:20–26).