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

Be Prepared for Trouble

35 Then Jesus[a] asked his disciples,[b] “When I sent you out without a wallet, traveling bag, or sandals, you didn’t lack anything, did you?”

They replied, “Nothing at all.”

36 Then he told them, “But now whoever has a wallet must take it along, and his traveling bag, too. And the one who has no sword must sell his coat and buy one. 37 Because I tell you, what has been written about me must be fulfilled: ‘He was counted among the criminals.’[c] Indeed, what is written about me must be fulfilled.”

38 So they said, “Lord, look! Here are two swords.”

He answered them, “Enough of that!”[d]

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 22:35 Lit. he
  2. Luke 22:35 Lit. to them
  3. Luke 22:37 Cf. Isa 53:12
  4. Luke 22:38 Or That is enough