Nazir

Does this mean that it is better to say the blessing [than to make the responses]? Has it not been taught: R. Jose says that he who responds. 'Amen', is greater than he who says the blessing, and R. Nehorai said to him: I swear  that this is so. In proof of this, [it may be noted] that the ordinary soldiers begin a battle but the picked troops gain the victory?  — There is a difference of opinion between Tannaim on this matter. For it has been taught: Both the one who says the blessing and the one who responds, 'Amen', are included [in this verse].  Nevertheless, [reward] is given first to the one who says the blessing. R. Eleazar,  citing R. Hanina, said: The disciples of the sages increase peace throughout the world, as it is said, And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children.