As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd called out. She shouted,“ Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you.”He replied,“ Instead, blessed are those who hear God’s word and obey it.”
And now you will have to be silent. You will not be able to speak until after John is born. That’s because you did not believe my words. They will come true at the time God has chosen.”
Early in the morning all the people left for the Desert of Tekoa. As they started out, Jehoshaphat stood up. He said,“ Judah, listen to me! People of Jerusalem, listen to me! Have faith in the Lord your God. He’ll take good care of you. Have faith in his prophets. Then you will have success.”