52. He pulled strong rulers from their thrones.He honored humble people.
53. He fed hungry people with good food.He sent rich people away with nothing.
54. “He remembered to help his servant Israel forever.
55. This is the promise he made to our ancestors,to Abraham and his descendants.”
56. Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then went back home.
57. When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son.
58. Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had been very kind to her, and they shared her joy.
59. When the child was eight days old, they went ⌊to the temple⌋ to circumcise him. They were going to name him Zechariah after his father.