Luke 1:51 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

He has demonstrated power with His arm. He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their heart.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

He has shown strength and made might with His arm; He has scattered the proud and haughty in and by the imagination and purpose and designs of their hearts.

American Standard Version (1901)

He hath showed strength with his arm; He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their heart.

Common English Bible

He has shown strength with his arm. He has scattered those with arrogant thoughts and proud inclinations.

Catholic Public Domain Version

He has accomplished powerful deeds with his arm. He has scattered the arrogant in the intentions of their heart.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

He hath shewed might in his arm: he hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart.

Luke 1:51 Cross References

Romans 1:21

Now they knew who God was, but they did not honor Him as God or thank Him [for their blessings]. Instead they engaged in their useless speculations and their foolish minds were filled with [spiritual] darkness.

2 Corinthians 10:5

We overthrow [vain] reasonings and every lofty idea raised against the knowledge of God [i.e., as revealed through the Gospel], and take captive [our] every thought to [make it] obey Christ.

1 Peter 5:5

And in the same way, you younger [Christians] should be [respectfully] submissive to the older ones. And all of you should [be willing to] humbly serve one another, for God stands opposed to [the efforts of] proud people, but extends His unearned favor to those [who serve] with humility.

Revelation 18:8

So, all at once her plagues [i.e., judgments] will fall upon her. [They will be] death and grief and famine. And she will be burned up with fire, for the Lord God who judges her, is mighty.”