Luke 1:48 bbe — For he has had pity on his servant, though she is poor and lowly placed: and from this hour will all generations give w…

Bible in Basic English

"For he has had pity on his servant, though she is poor and lowly placed: and from this hour will all generations give witness to the blessing which has come to me."

— Luke 1:48, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 1 — Context

Happy will she be who had faith that the things which the Lord has said to her will be done.

And Mary said: My soul gives glory to God;

My spirit is glad in God my Saviour.

For he has had pity on his servant, though she is poor and lowly placed: and from this hour will all generations give witness to the blessing which has come to me.

For he who is strong has done great things for me; and holy is his name.

His mercy is for all generations in whom is the fear of him.

With his arm he has done acts of power; he has put to flight those who have pride in their hearts.

Luke 1:48 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:48 say?

Luke 1:48 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For he has had pity on his servant, though she is poor and lowly placed: and from this hour will all generations give witness to the blessing which has come to me.”

Where is Luke 1:48 in the Bible?

Luke 1:48 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 48.

Who wrote Luke?

Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Luke about?

Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.

What are the major themes of Luke?

Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 1:48.

What translation should I read Luke 1:48 in?

Luke 1:48 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Luke 1:48?

Luke 1:48 reads (BBE): “For he has had pity on his servant, though she is poor and lowly placed: and from this hour will all generations give witness to the blessing which has come to me.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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