Luk 11:27-28 | 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 11:27-28

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).

v. 28: Jesus replied, “Yes, but even more blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it” (Luke 11:28 ^d). He did not reject the woman’s praise, but he wanted her and everyone else to know that the greatest blessing comes from listening to God’s word and obeying it. Hearing God’s word is a privilege, but true happiness and blessing come when we remember it and live by it.