as he spoke to our fathers,
to Abraham and his offspring† forever.”
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Luke 1:55 in context
Luke 1:52–58
52
He has put down princes from their thrones,
and has exalted the lowly.
53
He has filled the hungry with good things.
He has sent the rich away empty.
54
He has given help to Israel, his servant, that he might remember mercy,
56
Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her house.
57
Now the time that Elizabeth should give birth was fulfilled, and she gave birth to a son.
58
Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy toward her, and they rejoiced with her.
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