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Berean Standard Bible

“His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.”

Luke 1:50

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Study note

In Mary's song of praise, called the Magnificat, she moves from her own situation to describe how God deals with people in every generation. This verse speaks of his mercy toward a particular group.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.

World English Bible (WEB)

His mercy is for generations of generations on those who fear him.

King James Version (KJV)

And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And his mercy is unto generations and generations On them that fear him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

His mercy is for all generations in whom is the fear of him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And His kindness is to generations of generations, To those fearing Him,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y su misericordia de generación á generación á los que le temen.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Él siempre tiene misericordia de todos los que le honran.

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