Luke 1:53 net — he has filled the hungry with good things, and has sent the rich away empty.

NET Bible

"he has filled the hungry with good things, and has sent the rich away empty."

— Luke 1:53, NET Bible

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Luke 1 — Context

50

from generation to generation he is merciful to those who fear him.

51

He has demonstrated power with his arm; he has scattered those whose pride wells up from the sheer arrogance of their hearts.

52

He has brought down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up those of lowly position;

53

he has filled the hungry with good things, and has sent the rich away empty.

54

He has helped his servant Israel, remembering his mercy,

55

as he promised to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.”

56

So Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then returned to her home.

Luke 1:53 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 1:53 say?
Luke 1:53 in the NET Bible reads: “he has filled the hungry with good things, and has sent the rich away empty.”
Where is Luke 1:53 in the Bible?
Luke 1:53 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 1, verse 53.
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 1:53.
What translation should I read Luke 1:53 in?
Luke 1:53 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 1:53?
Luke 1:53 reads (NET): “he has filled the hungry with good things, and has sent the rich away empty.” 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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