Luke 1:51

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The Lord has used his powerful arm to scatter those who are proud.

Cross References

Genesis 11:8

So the people had to stop building the city, because the LORD confused their language and scattered them all over the earth. That's how the city of Babel got its name.

Genesis 6:5

The LORD saw how bad the people on earth were and that everything they thought and planned was evil.

Genesis 8:21

The smell of the burning offering pleased God, and he said: Never again will I punish the earth for the sinful things its people do. All of them have evil thoughts from the time they are young, but I will never destroy everything that breathes, as I did this time.

Psalm 118:15

From the tents of God's people come shouts of victory: “The LORD is powerful!

Psalm 33:10

The LORD destroys the plans and spoils the schemes of the nations.

Psalm 52:9

I will always thank God for what he has done; I will praise his good name when his people meet.

Psalm 63:5

I will sing joyful praises and be filled with excitement like a guest at a banquet.

Psalm 89:10

You crushed the monster Rahab, and with your powerful arm you scattered your enemies.

Psalm 89:13

You are strong and mighty!

Psalm 98:1

Sing a new song to the LORD! He has worked miracles, and with his own powerful arm, he has won the victory.

Exodus 18:11

Now I know that the LORD is the greatest God, because he has rescued Israel from their arrogant enemies.”

Isaiah 40:10

Look! The powerful LORD God is coming to rule with his mighty arm. He brings with him what he has taken in war, and he rewards his people.

Isaiah 51:9

Wake up! Do something, LORD. Be strong and ready. Wake up! Do what you did for our people long ago. Didn't you chop up Rahab the monster?

Isaiah 52:10

The LORD has shown all nations his mighty strength; now everyone will see the saving power of our God.

Isaiah 63:12

The glorious power of the LORD marched beside Moses. The LORD will be praised for ever for dividing the sea.

Jeremiah 49:15

Your nation will be small, yet hated by other nations.

Daniel 4:37

That's why I say: “Praise and honour the King who rules from heaven! Everything he does is honest and fair, and he can shatter the power of those who are proud.”

Romans 1:21

They know about God, but they don't honour him or even thank him. Their thoughts are useless, and their stupid minds are in the dark.

2 Corinthians 10:5

and every bit of pride that keeps anyone from knowing God. We capture people's thoughts and make them obey Christ.

1 Peter 5:5

All you young people should obey your elders. In fact, everyone should be humble towards everyone else. The Scriptures say, “God opposes proud people, but he helps everyone who is humble.”

Revelation 18:8

And so, in a single day she will suffer the pain of sorrow, hunger, and death. Fire will destroy her dead body, because her judge is the powerful Lord God.”