17And Jesus said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon 16:17 I.e., son of JonahBarjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.
17Then Jesus answered him, “Blessed [happy, spiritually secure, favored by God] are you, Simon son of Jonah, because flesh and blood (mortal man) did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.
17Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah!16:17 Greek Simon Bar-Jonah For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven.