Luke 1:53

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Summary

Luke 1:53

He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.

Filled

Revelation 7:16

And

Bible References

Filled

blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be satisfied. blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall find matter of mirth.

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be satisfied.

then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed to them that were sate down; and likewise of the fishes, as much as they would.

consider, my dear brethren, has not God chose the poor of this world to be rich by faith, and to inherit the kingdom he has promised to those who love him?

they shall no more suffer hunger or thirst, neither shall the sun dart on them, nor any heat molest them.

And

But wo unto you that are rich: for you have received your consolation.

to which purpose he propos'd to them this parable: a rich man had some land that was very fruitful.

There was a rich man, who used to dress in purple and fine linnen, and pass his days in pomp and luxury.

the Pharisee in a standing posture pray'd thus by himself, O God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men, a robber, a cheat, an adulterer, or like that Publican.

for consider, brethren, that not many worldly wise, not many men of power, not many men of birth are among you that are called.

You have already a sufficiency, you already abound, you live like princes in our absence: and would to God you did reign, that we too might have the advantage of your administration.

but you, who despise the poor, are not you oppress'd by the rich? is it not they who drag you to their tribunals?

As for you that are rich: weep, and lament the miserys that are falling upon you.

you say you are rich, and have increased your gain, and have need of nothing; but you do not consider that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked.