Verse Comparison: Luke 11:28
American Standard Version
But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
Amplified® Bible
But He said, Blessed (happy and to be envied) rather are those who hear the Word of God and obey {and} practice it!
Contemporary English Version
Jesus replied, "That's true, but the people who are really blessed are the ones who hear and obey God's message!"
Darby English Version
But *he* said, Yea rather, blessed are they who hear the word of God and keep [it].
Good News Bible
But Jesus answered, "Rather, how happy are those who hear the word of God and obey it!"
International Standard Version
But he said, "Rather, how blessed are those who hear God's word and obey it!"
King James Version
But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
New American Standard Bible
But He said, "On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it."
New International Version
He replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it."
New King James Version
But He said, “More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But He said, "On the contrary, blessed do I consider those who hear the word of God and observe it."
Young's Literal Translation
And he said, `Yea, rather, happy those hearing the word of God, and keeping `it'!'