Translation Comparison

Luke 1:48

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The verse Luke 1:48 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Luke 1:48 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
American Standard VersionASV	For he hath looked upon the low estate of his handmaid: For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Because he hath regarded the humility of his handmaid; for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	For he has looked upon the low estate of his bondmaid; for behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
English Revised VersionERV	For he hath looked upon the low estate of his handmaiden: For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for behold, from henceforth all generations will call me blessed.
World English BibleWEB	for he has looked at the humble state of his handmaid. For behold, from now on, all generations will call me blessed.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	Because He looked on the lowliness of His maid-servant, For, lo, henceforth call me happy shall all the generations,
American King James VersionAKJV	For he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from now on all generations shall call me blessed.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	Because He has not turned from His maidservant in her lowly position; For from this time forward all generations will account me happy,

King James Bible

KJV

For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

American Standard Version

ASV

For he hath looked upon the low estate of his handmaid: For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Because he hath regarded the humility of his handmaid; for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

For he has looked upon the low estate of his bondmaid; for behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

English Revised Version

ERV

For he hath looked upon the low estate of his handmaiden: For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for behold, from henceforth all generations will call me blessed.

World English Bible

WEB

for he has looked at the humble state of his handmaid. For behold, from now on, all generations will call me blessed.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

Because He looked on the lowliness of His maid-servant, For, lo, henceforth call me happy shall all the generations,

American King James Version

AKJV

For he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from now on all generations shall call me blessed.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

Because He has not turned from His maidservant in her lowly position; For from this time forward all generations will account me happy,