Be Ready for Trouble

35 He also said to them, “When I sent you out(A) without money-bag, traveling bag, or sandals, did you lack anything?”

“Not a thing,” they said.

36 Then he said to them, “But now, whoever has a money-bag should take it, and also a traveling bag. And whoever doesn’t have a sword should sell his robe and buy one. 37 For I tell you, what is written must be fulfilled in me: [a] And he was counted among the lawless.[b](B) Yes, what is written about me is coming to its fulfillment.”(C)

38 “Lord,” they said, “look, here are two swords.”

“That is enough!” he told them.

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Footnotes

  1. 22:37 Or it is necessary that what is written be fulfilled in me
  2. 22:37 Is 53:12

Call for preparedness

35 Jesus said to them, “When I sent you out without a wallet, bag, or sandals, you didn’t lack anything, did you?”

They said, “Nothing.”

36 Then he said to them, “But now, whoever has a wallet must take it, and likewise a bag. And those who don’t own a sword must sell their clothes and buy one. 37  I tell you that this scripture must be fulfilled in relation to me: And he was counted among criminals.[a]Indeed, what’s written about me is nearing completion.”

38 They said to him, “Lord, look, here are two swords.”

He replied, “Enough of that!”

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