Luke 11:27-29
New American Standard Bible 1995
27 While [a]Jesus was saying these things, one of the women in the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, “(A)Blessed is the womb that bore You and the breasts at which You nursed.” 28 But He said, “On the contrary, blessed are (B)those who hear the word of God and observe it.”
The Sign of Jonah
29 As the crowds were increasing, He began to say, “(C)This generation is a wicked generation; it (D)seeks for a [b]sign, and yet no [c]sign will be given to it but the [d]sign of Jonah.
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- Luke 11:27 Lit He
- Luke 11:29 Or attesting miracle
- Luke 11:29 Or attesting miracle
- Luke 11:29 Or attesting miracle
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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