28 But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

Other Translations of Luke 11:28

New International Version

28 He replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it."

English Standard Version

28 But he said, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!"

The Message

28 Jesus commented, "Even more blessed are those who hear God's Word and guard it with their lives!"

New King James Version

28 But He said, "More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!"

New Living Translation

28 Jesus replied, "But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 11:28

Commentary on Luke 11:27-28

(Read Luke 11:27-28)

While the scribes and Pharisees despised and blasphemed the discourses of our Lord Jesus, this good woman admired them, and the wisdom and power with which he spake. Christ led the woman to a higher consideration. Though it is a great privilege to hear the word of God, yet those only are truly blessed, that is, blessed of the Lord, that hear it, keep it in memory, and keep to it as their way and rule.