Luk 11:27 | MHM | STEP | Praise and a Blessing This short story is unique to Luke’s Gospel. It happens when a woman in the crowd interrupts Jesus while he is teaching. Her words give Jesus a chance to teach about what true blessing means. Instead of focusing on family connections or special honors, Jesus points to the importance of hearing and obeying God’s word. v. 27 : As Jesus was speaking, a woman in the crowd called out, “Blessed is the womb that bore you!” (Luke 11:27 ). She was very impressed by Jesus’ wisdom and power, especially after seeing how he answered the Pharisees. She thought it would be a great honor to be the mother of someone so special. This was a kind thing to say, and it showed her respect for Jesus and his mother. It also fulfilled what Mary had said earlier: “All generations shall call me blessed” (Luke 1:48 ). But we should be careful not to focus too much on Jesus’ family, but rather on who he truly is (1 Peter 2:7 ).

‏ Luke 11:27

Praise and a Blessing

This short story is unique to Luke’s Gospel. It happens when a woman in the crowd interrupts Jesus while he is teaching. Her words give Jesus a chance to teach about what true blessing means. Instead of focusing on family connections or special honors, Jesus points to the importance of hearing and obeying God’s word.

v. 27: As Jesus was speaking, a woman in the crowd called out, “Blessed is the womb that bore you!” (Luke 11:27 ^a). She was very impressed by Jesus’ wisdom and power, especially after seeing how he answered the Pharisees. She thought it would be a great honor to be the mother of someone so special. This was a kind thing to say, and it showed her respect for Jesus and his mother. It also fulfilled what Mary had said earlier: “All generations shall call me blessed” (Luke 1:48 ^b). But we should be careful not to focus too much on Jesus’ family, but rather on who he truly is (1 Peter 2:7 ^c).