New International VersionHe replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”
New Living TranslationJesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.”
English Standard VersionBut he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!”
Berean Standard BibleBut He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”
Berean Literal BibleAnd He said, "No rather, blessed are those hearing the word of God and keeping it."
King James BibleBut he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
New King James VersionBut He said, “More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!”
New American Standard BibleBut He said, “On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God and follow it.”
NASB 1995But He said, “On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.”
NASB 1977But He said, “On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God, and observe it.”
Legacy Standard BibleBut He said, “On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.”
Amplified BibleBut He said, “On the contrary, blessed (happy, favored by God) are those who hear the word of God and continually observe it.”
Christian Standard BibleHe said, “Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.”
Holman Christian Standard BibleHe said, “Even more, those who hear the word of God and keep it are blessed!”
American Standard VersionBut he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
Contemporary English VersionJesus replied, "That's true, but the people who are really blessed are the ones who hear and obey God's message!"
English Revised VersionBut he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationJesus replied, "Rather, how blessed are those who hear and obey God's word."
Good News TranslationBut Jesus answered, "Rather, how happy are those who hear the word of God and obey it!"
International Standard VersionBut he said, "Instead, how blessed are those who hear God's word and obey it!"
NET BibleBut he replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it!"
New Heart English BibleBut he said, "On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God, and keep it."
Webster's Bible TranslationBut he said, Yes, rather blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
Weymouth New Testament"Nay rather," He replied, "they are blessed who hear God's Message and carefully keep it." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”
World English BibleBut he said, “On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God, and keep it.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He said, “Indeed, rather, blessed those hearing the word of God, and keeping [it]!”
Berean Literal BibleAnd He said, "No rather, blessed are those hearing the word of God and keeping it."
Young's Literal Translation And he said, 'Yea, rather, happy those hearing the word of God, and keeping it!'
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd he said, Rather, happy they hearing the word of God, and watching it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut he said: Yea rather, blessed are they who hear the word of God, and keep it.
Catholic Public Domain VersionThen he said, “Yes, but moreover: blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.”
New American BibleHe replied, “Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.”
New Revised Standard VersionBut he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it!” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe said to her, Blessed are they who hear the word of God and keep it.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishHe said to her, “Blessings to those who have heard the word of God and keep it.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he said: Yes, rather blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
Godbey New Testament
And He said,Truly blessed are those hearing the word of God, and keeping it.
Haweis New Testament
But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they who hear the word of God and observe it.
Mace New Testament
but rather, said he, happy are they who hear the word of God, and put it in practice.
Weymouth New Testament
"Nay rather," He replied, "they are blessed who hear God's Message and carefully keep it."
Worrell New Testament
But He said,"Yea, rather, happyare those who hear the word of God, and keep it!"
Worsley New Testament
but He replied,Yea rather happyare they, that hear the word of God and keep it.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context True Blessedness27As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said, “Blessed is the womb that bore You, and blessed are the breasts that nursed You!” 28ButHereplied,“Blessedratherare those whohearthewordof Godandobey it.”29As the crowds were increasing, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.…
Cross References James 1:22-25Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ...
Matthew 7:24-27Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ...
John 14:21Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.”
Psalm 119:1-2Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. / Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart.
Revelation 1:3Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, because the time is near.
Matthew 12:50For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”
John 13:17If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
Romans 2:13For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous.
1 John 2:3-5By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments. / If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him. / But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him:
Deuteronomy 28:1-2“Now if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God and are careful to follow all His commandments I am giving you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. / And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you will obey the voice of the LORD your God:
Psalm 1:1-3Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. / But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. / He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does.
1 Samuel 15:22But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams.
Proverbs 8:32-34Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways. / Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. / Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway.
Matthew 5:3-10“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. / Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. ...
1 John 3:22-24and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight. / And this is His commandment: that we should believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, and we should love one another just as He commanded us. / Whoever keeps His commandments remains in God, and God in him. And by this we know that He remains in us: by the Spirit He has given us.
Treasury of Scripture But he said, Yes rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. Luke 6:47,48 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: … Luke 8:21 And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it. Psalm 1:1-3 Blessedis the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful… Jump to Previous BlessedCarefullyContraryGod'sHappyHearHearingIt'KeepingMessageObeyObserveRatherWordJump to Next BlessedCarefullyContraryGod'sHappyHearHearingIt'KeepingMessageObeyObserveRatherWordLuke 11 1.Jesus teaches us to pray, and that instantly;11.assuring us that God will give all good things to those who ask him.14.He, casting out a demon, rebukes the blasphemous Pharisees;27.and shows who are blessed;29.preaches to the people;37.and reprimands the outward show of holiness.But He repliedIn this context, Jesus is responding to a woman in the crowd who had just exclaimed, "Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you." Jesus' reply shifts the focus from physical lineage and earthly relationships to spiritual obedience. This reflects a common theme in Jesus' teachings, where He often redirects attention from the temporal to the eternal (see Matthew 12:46-50). Blessed rather
The use of "blessed" here echoes the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12), where Jesus describes the characteristics of those who are truly blessed in the kingdom of God. The term "blessed" implies a state of spiritual well-being and divine favor, which is not necessarily linked to earthly circumstances. are those who hear the word of God
Hearing the word of God is a recurring theme in Scripture, emphasizing the importance of being receptive to God's message. In the Jewish tradition, hearing is closely linked to obedience, as seen in the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-9), which calls Israel to hear and obey. Jesus often used parables to illustrate the importance of truly hearing and understanding God's word (seeMatthew 13:9-16). and obey it
Obedience to God's word is a central tenet of the faith, underscoring the idea that true discipleship involves action, not just passive listening.James 1:22-25 reinforces this by urging believers to be doers of the word, not merely hearers. This obedience is not about legalistic adherence to rules but a heartfelt response to God's love and grace, as seen in the life and teachings of Jesus. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is responding to a woman in the crowd who has just praised His mother, Mary. His response shifts the focus from biological relationships to spiritual obedience. 2. The CrowdThe audience to whom Jesus is speaking. They are witnesses to His teachings and miracles, and their reactions vary from belief to skepticism. 3. The Woman in the CrowdShe calls out to Jesus, blessing His mother for bearing Him. Her statement prompts Jesus' teaching on true blessedness. 4. Mary, Mother of JesusAlthough not directly present in this passage, she is referenced by the woman in the crowd. Jesus uses this reference to teach about spiritual priorities. 5. The Word of GodCentral to Jesus' teaching, it represents the divine message and commandments that believers are called to hear and obey. Teaching Points True BlessednessTrue blessedness is not found in physical or familial connections but in spiritual obedience to God's word. Hearing and ObeyingIt is not enough to merely hear the word of God; true discipleship requires active obedience. Spiritual PrioritiesJesus redirects focus from earthly relationships to spiritual commitments, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing God's commands. The Role of ScriptureScripture is the foundation for understanding God's will and must be central in the life of a believer. Active FaithFaith is demonstrated through actions that align with God's word, reflecting a life transformed by His teachings. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Luke 11
Why is obedience to God important?
Will you listen and follow my instructions?
What is the concept of Realized Eschatology?
What are the copyright details for the Bible?(28) Blessed are they that hear the word of God.--The term thus used clearly designates here the message of the Kingdom spoken by our Lord Himself, as in the parable of the Sower ( Matthew 13:20). In its wider application, it of course includes, though it must not be confined to it, the record of that spoken Word, or of subsequent revelations of the Truth in what we know as Scripture. Verse 28. - But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the Word of God, and keep it. As was invariably his practice, he declines to enter into any discussion respecting the peculiar blessedness which earthly relationship to him might bring. It was not for public discussion. The Lord, in his reply, tells her? however, that there was something even more blessed than that earthly relationship to which she was alluding, and to that something all, if they pleased, might attain.
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Greek Butδὲ(de)Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.HeΑὐτὸς(Autos)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.replied,εἶπεν(eipen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036:Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.“Blessedμακάριοι(makarioi)Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3107:Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off.ratherΜενοῦν(Menoun)Particle
Strong's 3304:Nay rather; indeed, truly, really. From Not Used and oun and ge; so then at least.[are] those whoοἱ(hoi)Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.hearἀκούοντες(akouontes)Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 191:To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.theτὸν(ton)Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.wordλόγον(logon)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3056:From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.of GodΘεοῦ(Theou)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316:A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.obey it.”φυλάσσοντες(phylassontes)Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5442:Probably from phule through the idea of isolation; to watch, i.e. Be on guard; by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid.
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