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Luke 22:38

King James Version (KJV)

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Luke 22:38

Verse 38 of 71

Scripture focus

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

Luke 22:38 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Luke 22:38

Theological / Devotional

Here are two swords. The disciples evidently misunderstood Jesus and proceeded to take literally what He had said about providing swords. The stern rebuke administered to Peter an hour or more later (see on Matt. 26:51, 52), is clear evidence that Jesus did not intend His words to be taken literally.

It is enough. It is not clear whether Jesus here refers to the two swords Peter has just called attention to, or whether He refers to the discussion as a whole. Jesus here probably dismisses the subject, as this was no time to be arguing this particular point. More important matters were at hand. Perhaps Jesus meant, “enough of this [discussion].”

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