Luke 1:48 kjv — For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me bless…

King James Version

"For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed."

— Luke 1:48, King James Version

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Luke 1 — Context

45

And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.

46

And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,

47

And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

48

For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

49

For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.

50

And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.

51

He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

Luke 1:48 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:48 say?
Luke 1:48 in the King James Version reads: “For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.”
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 (KJV): “For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.” 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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