Luke 1:52 kjv — He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.

King James Version

"He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree."

— Luke 1:52, King James Version

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Luke 1 — Context

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.

52

He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.

53

He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.

54

He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;

55

As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.

Luke 1:52 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 1:52 say?
Luke 1:52 in the King James Version reads: “He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.”
Where is Luke 1:52 in the Bible?
Luke 1:52 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 52.
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 1:52.
What translation should I read Luke 1:52 in?
Luke 1:52 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 1:52?
Luke 1:52 reads (KJV): “He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.” 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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