Luke 22:35-38
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Purse, Bag, and Sword
35 He said to them, “When I sent you out without a purse, bag, or sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “No, not a thing.”(A) 36 He said to them, “But now, the one who has a purse must take it, and likewise a bag. And the one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one. 37 For I tell you, this scripture must be fulfilled in me, ‘And he was counted among the lawless,’ and indeed what is written about me is being fulfilled.”(B) 38 They said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” He replied, “It is enough.”
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Luke 22:35-38
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35 Then[a] Jesus[b] said to them, “When I sent you out with no money bag,[c] or traveler’s bag,[d] or sandals, you didn’t lack[e] anything, did you?” They replied,[f] “Nothing.” 36 He said to them, “But now, the one who[g] has a money bag must take it, and likewise a traveler’s bag[h] too. And the one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one. 37 For I tell you that this scripture must be[i] fulfilled in me, ‘And he was counted with the transgressors.’[j] For what is written about me is being fulfilled.”[k] 38 So[l] they said, “Look, Lord, here are two swords.”[m] Then he told them, “It is enough.”[n]
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- Luke 22:35 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.
- Luke 22:35 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
- Luke 22:35 tn Traditionally, “purse” (likewise in v. 36).
- Luke 22:35 tn Or possibly “beggar’s bag” (L&N 6.145).
- Luke 22:35 sn This refers back to 9:3 and 10:3-4. The Greek construction anticipates a negative reply which is indicated in the translation by the ‘tag’ at the end, “did you?” Nothing was lacking.
- Luke 22:35 tn Grk “said.”
- Luke 22:36 tn The syntax of this verse is disputed, resulting in various translations. The major options are either (1) that reflected in the translation or (2) that those who have a money bag and traveler’s bag should get a sword, just as those who do not have these items should sell their cloak to buy a sword. The point of all the options is that things have changed and one now needs full provisions. Opposition will come. But “sword” is a figure for preparing to fight. See Luke 22:50-51.
- Luke 22:36 tn Or possibly “beggar’s bag” (L&N 6.145).
- Luke 22:37 sn This scripture must be fulfilled in me. The statement again reflects the divine necessity of God’s plan. See 4:43-44.
- Luke 22:37 tn Or “with the lawless.” sn This is a quotation from Isa 53:12. It highlights a theme of Luke 22-23. Though completely innocent, Jesus dies as if he were a criminal.
- Luke 22:37 tn Grk “is having its fulfillment.”
- Luke 22:38 tn Here δέ (de) has been translated as “so” to indicate the implied result of Jesus’ comments about obtaining swords.
- Luke 22:38 sn Here are two swords. The disciples mistakenly took Jesus to mean that they should prepare for armed resistance, something he will have to correct in 22:50-51.
- Luke 22:38 sn It is enough. The disciples’ misunderstanding caused Jesus to terminate the discussion.
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