Luke 1:48

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

Luke 1:48 - Amplified Bible

For He has looked upon the low station {and} humiliation of His handmaiden. For behold, from now on all generations [of all ages] will call me blessed {and} declare me happy {and} to be envied!

Luke 1:48 - American Standard Version

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

Luke 1:48 - Bible in Basic English

For he has had pity on his servant, though she is poor and lowly placed: and from this hour will all generations give witness to the blessing which has come to me.

Luke 1:48 - Darby Bible

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

Luke 1:48 - English Standard Version

for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;

Luke 1:48 - King James Version

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

Luke 1:48 - La Biblia de las Americas

Porque ha mirado la humilde condiciòn de esta su sierva;
pues he aquì, desde ahora en adelante todas las generaciones me tendrán por bienaventurada.

Luke 1:48 - The Message

Luke 1:48 - New American Standard Bible

"For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave; For behold, from this time on all generations will count me blessed.

Luke 1:48 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

~"Porque ha mirado la humilde condiciòn de esta su sierva;
Pues desde ahora en adelante todas las generaciones me tendrán por bienaventurada.

Luke 1:48 - World English Bible

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

Luke 1:48 - Young's Living Translation

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

Luke 1:48 - Additional Comments

This shows the humble state that Mary was in. Mary recognized God's grace - God could have chosen a woman whose long, godly life & notable virtues qualify her for such a special place in history. But then, thousands throughout history would have been discouraged to do God's work because they did not have some special knowledge, skill, or status.
No matter what state we are in, we are to work as to the Lord (Col 3:22-4:1)..
John the Baptist makes it clear that status (e.g. based on birth) is not a consideration when God selects people to use - verses 3:7-8.
God can use anyone, and wants to use every person - we should be producing "fruits worthy of our repentance" (verse 3:8).
There was an elderly man who received bad news from his doctor - he had terminal cancer. At the news the man just shook his head and wept. "Wasted" was the only thing he could say. "I wasted my life". What a scary thought. To have lived your life and to say, it was wasted. What really makes a life valuable? Becoming President? Curing some disease? What are you going to do with your life? Why did God put us here on Earth in the first place?
Tell me what one thing Mother Teresa did? How about Lincoln, Billy Graham, or Martin Luther? There is no "one thing" - it is a life, of giving, obeying, devotion, over and over and over again.

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