International Children’s Bible

Luke 1:47-56 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

47. my heart is happy because God is my Savior.

48. I am not important, but God has shown his care for me, his servant girl.From now on, all people will say that I am blessed,

49. because the Powerful One has done great things for me.His name is holy.

50. God will always give mercyto those who worship him.

51. God’s arm is strong.He scatters the people who are proudand think great things about themselves.

52. God brings down rulers from their thrones,and he raises up the humble.

53. God fills the hungry with good things,but he sends the rich away with nothing.

54. God has helped his people Israel who serve him.He gave them his mercy.

55. God has done what he promised to our ancestors,to Abraham and to his children forever.”

56. Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.