Luke 22:38

And they said, Lord, here are two swords. And he said, It is enough.

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In The King James Version

And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.

In Context

37For I say to you that these words will be put into effect in me, And he was numbered among the evil-doers: for what has been said in the Writings about me has an end.

39And he came out, and went, as his way was, to the Mountain of Olives, and the disciples went with him.

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Cross References

Luke 22:49And when those who were with him saw what was coming, they said, Lord, may we not make use of our swords?

2 Corinthians 10:3For though we may be living in the flesh, we are not fighting after the way of the flesh

1 Thessalonians 5:8But let us, who are of the day, be serious, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and on our heads, the hope of salvation.

Matthew Henry on Luke 22:22-39

The Disciples Admonished; Peter's Frailty Predicted. 21 But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table. 22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed! 23 And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. 24 And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. 25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that… Read the whole commentary →

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