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Luke 11:27-29
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Luke 11:27-29
Holman Christian Standard Bible
True Blessedness
27 As He was saying these things, a woman from the crowd(A) raised her voice and said to Him, “The womb that bore You and the one who nursed You(B) are blessed!”
28 He said, “Even more, those who hear the word of God(C) and keep it(D) are blessed!”
The Sign of Jonah
29 As the crowds were increasing, He began saying: “This generation(E) is an evil generation.(F) It demands a sign,(G) but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah.[a](H)
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Luke 11:27-29
New International Version
Luke 11:27-29
New International Version
27 As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd called out, “Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you.”(A)
28 He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God(B) and obey it.”(C)
The Sign of Jonah(D)
29 As the crowds increased, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It asks for a sign,(E) but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.(F)
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