God’s Word Translation
Luke 1:50
50For those who fear him, his mercy lasts throughout every generation.
Luke 1:50 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
- New International Version (NIV)His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And His mercy is on those who fear Him From generation to generation.
Context of Luke 1:50
48because he has looked favorably on me, his humble servant. “From now on, all people will call me blessed 49because the Almighty has done great things to me. His name is holy. For those who fear him, his mercy lasts throughout every generation. 51“He displayed his mighty power. He scattered those who think too highly of themselves. 52He pulled strong rulers from their thrones. He honored humble people.
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καὶ τὸ ἔλεος αὐτοῦ εἰς γενεὰς καὶ γενεὰς τοῖς φοβουμένοις αὐτόν·Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Luke 1:50
- Genesis 17:7I will make my promise to you and your descendants for generations to come as an everlasting promise. I will be your God and the God of your descendants.
- Exodus 20:6But I show mercy to thousands of generations of those who love me and obey my commandments.
- Exodus 34:6Then he passed in front of Moses, calling out, “The Lord, the Lord, a compassionate and merciful God, patient, always faithful and ready to forgive.
- Psalms 31:19Your kindness is so great! You reserve it for those who fear you. Adam’s descendants watch as you show it to those who take refuge in you.
- Psalms 85:9Indeed, his salvation is near those who fear him, and ⌞his⌟ glory will remain in our land.
- Psalms 103:11As high as the heavens are above the earth— that is how vast his mercy is toward those who fear him.
- Psalms 115:13He will bless those who fear the Lord, from the least important to the most important.
- Psalms 118:4Those who fear the Lord should say, “His mercy endures forever.”
- Psalms 145:19He fills the needs of those who fear him. He hears their cries for help and saves them.
- Psalms 147:11The Lord is pleased with those who fear him, with those who wait with hope for his mercy.
- Malachi 3:16Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord paid attention and listened. A book was written in his presence to be a reminder to those who feared the Lord and respected his name.
- Revelation 19:5A voice came from the throne. It said, “Praise our God, all who serve and fear him, no matter who you are.”
Commentaries on Luke 1:50
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 50His mercy is on them that fear him - His exuberant kindness manifests itself in acts of mercy to all those who fear or reverence his name; and this is continued from generation to generation, because he is abundant in goodness, and because he delighteth in mercy. This is a noble, becoming, and just character of the God of the Christians; a being who delights in the salvation and happiness of all his creatures, because his name is mercy, and his nature…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 50His mercy - Favor shown to the miserable and the guilty. Is on them - Is shown or manifested to them. That fear him - That “reverence” or honor Him. One kind of fear is that which a servant has of a cruel master, or which a man has of a precipice, the plague, or death. This is not the “fear” which we ought to have toward God. It is the fear which a dutiful child has of a kind and virtuous father a fear of injuring his feelings; of dishonoring him by our…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 39-56Verses 39-56 It is very good for those who have the work of grace begun in their souls, to communicate one to another. On Mary's arrival, Elisabeth was conscious of the approach of her who was to be the mother of the great Redeemer. At the same time she was filled with the Holy Ghost, and under his influence declared that Mary and her expected child were most blessed and happy, as peculiarly honoured of and dear to the Most High God. Mary, animated by…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 46-55Mary’s song is the first of three songs of praise in the birth story of Jesus. It is called the Magnificat (Latin for “magnifies”). The song has many similarities to Hannah’s prayer in 1 Samuel 2:1–10. The fact that God cares for the oppressed and reverses their fortunes is a common theme throughout Luke’s Gospel. The coming of God’s kingdom brings salvation to rejected and outcast people.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 46-5546-55. A magnificent canticle, in which the strain of Hannah's ancient song, in like circumstances, is caught up, and just slightly modified and sublimed. Is it unnatural to suppose that the spirit of the blessed Virgin had been drawn beforehand into mysterious sympathy with the ideas and the tone of this hymn, so that when the life and fire of inspiration penetrated her whole soul it spontaneously swept the chorus of this song, enriching the Hymnal of…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Luke 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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