Read Full ChapterJesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
(17) Now Yeshua replied, saying to him, "Blessed are you, Simon, son of Jonah because flesh and blood didn't reveal it to you, but My Father upon the skies."
The F.O.G
Joy spread across Jesus' face: "Simon, son of Jonah, you're deeply blessed! This revelation didn't come from human wisdom—My Father in the heavens unveiled this truth to you personally.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And Jesus answering said to him, ‘Happy art thou, Simon Bar-Jona, because flesh and blood did not reveal it to thee, but my Father who is in the heavens.
Young's Literal Translation
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