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Luke 22

Luke 22:36

Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial · Luke 22:31–38
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Translations

Modern
“Now, however,” He told them, “the one with a purse should take it, and likewise a bag; and the one without a sword should sell his cloak and buy one.
Traditional
Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.
Literal
And He said to them, “But now, the one having a purse, let him take it, and likewise a bag; and the one having no sword, let him sell his cloak and buy one.
Latin
At illi dixerunt: Nihil. Dixit ergo eis: Sed nunc qui habet sacculum, tollat; similiter et peram: et qui non habet, vendat tunicam suam et emat gladium.

Original

Greek
English
“Now, however,” He told them, “the one with a purse should take it, and likewise a bag; and the one without a sword should sell his cloak and buy one.

Notes

Luke 22:36

  • the one with a purse should take it, and likewise a bag: The apostles had traveled without supplies and relied on the support of other people for their missions to Israel's villages (9:3; 10:3–4). In the dangerous days to come, they would have to plan more carefully. Jesus prepared his disciples for his suffering and death, and also for the establishing of the church and the worldwide proclamation of the good news.

  • a sword: Jesus was probably not telling his followers to use weapons or fight. Instead, he was speaking figuratively, warning them to prepare for a time of violent conflict and suffering.

Theme notes and profiles

Jesus’ Final Night

Events

Parallels

Matthew 26:31–35 Mark 14:27–31 John 13:36–38

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Judas Luke, Gospel of Passion Persecution Purse Sinlessness of Christ

Topics

Availability Christian Minister: Emoluments (Benefits) of Church Security Gun Control Guns Jesus, the Christ: Mission of Killing in Self Defense Self Defense Swords The Sword was Used for Self-Defence Weapons