When I sent you … – See the notes at Mat 10:9-10.

Lacked ye … – Did you want anything? Did not God fully provide for you? He refers to this to convince them that his words were true; that their past experience should lead them to put confidence in him and in God.

Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible

Verse 35. When I sent you without purse] See the notes on Mt 10:9; Mt 10:10.

Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible

Those who interpret Luk 22:35,36, as a precept of our Saviours imposing a duty upon his disciples, or a counsel concerning the proviting arms which they might use for the protection and defence of themselves, will not only find a difficulty to reconcile their notion of it to several other precepts, and the will of God declared by the apostles practice, who never went about by force and arms to defend themselves in the first plantation and propagation of the gospel; but also to reconcile it to the last words of our Saviour, who said, when his disciples told him they had two swords, It is enough; which he would never have said, if he had intended any such thing; for two swords was much too little to have conquered that multitude of adversaries which the disciples of Christ were to meet with. Our Saviour doth doubtless speak in a figure, and all that he intends amounts but to this: Hitherto I have been with you, and you have had my special protection; though you went out without a purse or a scrip, yet you have wanted nothing; though you went without a sword, yet none did you any harm. But the time is now come, when the posture of your affairs will be much altered; your friends will be few, your enemies many, therefore you stand concerned to make as good preparation as you can do in those things that are consistent with the general precepts that I have given you. The tragedy will begin with me; for what is written of me must now be accomplished, Isa 53:12, He was numbered with the transgressors. I must be brought before magistrates as a common malefactor, and hanged on a cross between two thieves. And

the things concerning me shall shortly have an end: you will next come upon the stage, and therefore prepare what in you lieth for the performance of your part.

Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole

35-38. But nowthat you aregoing forth not as before on a temporary mission, provided forwithout purse or scrip, but into scenes of continued and severetrial, your methods must be different; for purse and scripwill now be needed for support, and the usual means of defense.

Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And he said unto them,…. To the disciples, as the Persic version reads; not to Peter only, but to them all:

when I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes; without the necessaries of life, without proper accommodations for a journey, without provisions, or money, to buy any with: so , “without a purse”, is, by the Scholiast on Aristophanes t, interpreted by , “without money and expense”: Christ here refers to his mission of them in Mt 10:5

lacked ye any thing? any of the common blessings of life, food to eat, or raiment to wear?

and they said, nothing; they lacked nothing at all; wherever they came, they had friendly accommodations; they were provided with every thing necessary for them; they had both food and raiment, and good lodgings in every place; the houses and hearts of men were opened by Christ to receive them, though they were sent out by him so empty and destitute.

t In Avibus, p. 548.

Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible

Without purse ( ). Money bag or purse. Old word, but in the N.T. only in Luke (Luke 10:4; Luke 12:33; Luke 22:35).

Wallet (). See on Mt 10:10.

Lacked ye anything ( ;). Answer No expected ( below). Ablative case after .

Fuente: Robertson’s Word Pictures in the New Testament

JESUS WARNED THE DISCIPLES OF PENDING CONFLICTS

V. 35-38

1) “And he said unto them,” (kai eipen sutois) “And he said to them,” to His church disciples, yet in that upper room.

2) “When I sent you without purse,” (hote apestella humas ater bellantiou) “When I sent you all out, without a purse,” in Galilee, in my earlier ministry, Mat 10:9; Luk 9:3; Luk 10:4 He alludes to a past experience to give them a lesson of faith and confidence for the future.

3) “And scrip, and shoes,” (kai epras kai hupodematon) “And without a wallet and sandals,” as He proceeded to contrast their past kindly acceptance with the harsher enmity they were hereafter to face, very soon.

4) “Lacked ye any thing?” (me tinos husteresate) “Were you all short (or lacking, in need) of anything at all?” Php_4:19

5) “And they said, Nothing.” (hoi de eipan outhenos) “Then they said, Not at all,” or we did not need a thing, or go in want at all, at any time. For He had provided all their need, as He yet does to those who trust, follow, and obey Him, Rom 8:28; Heb 13:5.

Fuente: Garner-Howes Baptist Commentary

Luk 22:35

. And he said to them. The whole object of this discourse of Christ is to show, that hitherto he spared his disciples, so as to lay on them no heavier burden than they were able to bear. He reminds them of the indulgence exercised during the past time, that they may now prepare themselves with greater alacrity for severer warfare. For why did he, while they were altogether destitute of skill and training, keep them in the shade and in repose, at a distance from the darts of the enemy, except that, by gradually gathering courage and strength during the interval of leisure, they might be better prepared for fighting? The meaning is: “Hitherto you have had an easy and prosperous condition, because I wished to treat you gently, like children; the full time is now come, when I must employ you in labor, like men.” But the comparison which he makes between the two periods is still more extensive; for if they wanted nothing, when they proceeded to discharge their office without taking with them a stock of provisions, when a state of peace allowed them leisure to provide for their necessities, much more now, in the midst of tumult and excitement, ought they to lay aside anxiety about the present life, and run wherever necessity calls them. And although Christ makes special mention of what he had done in reference to the twelve apostles, he shows likewise, that while we are still beginners and weak in faith, he continues to indulge us till we grow up to be men; and, therefore, that they act improperly who devote their leisure to the pursuit of luxuries, which abate the rigor of their faith. And let us not doubt that Christ has regard to us in the present day, since he does not hurry us into the battle while we are still untrained and inexperienced, but, before sending us to the field, supplies us with arms and courage.

Fuente: Calvin’s Complete Commentary

(35) When I sent you without purse, and scrip.The words refer specially to the command given to the disciples in Luk. 10:4; Mat. 10:9-10. The whole incident is peculiar to St. Luke. The appeal to their past experience is interesting as showing that on their first mission they were welcomed by those who heard them, and received food and shelter that met all their wants.

Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)

The new responsibilities of the Apostles, Luk 22:35-38.

In this paragraph our Lord shows his apostles how his departure will leave them very much to their own resources. During his stay on earth his divine care had equipped and guarded them in the travel and the battle. But now they must set up on their own account and provide their own resources.

Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

35. Purse scrip The means, figuratively, of conducting their ministry.

Nothing They had been like children for whom the parent cared and provided.

Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

‘And he said to them, “When I sent you forth without purse, and wallet, and shoes, did you lack anything?” And they said, “Nothing.” ’

His first emphasis was to draw attention to how God had provided for them in the past as they went forward in His service. Their sending forth in this way is described in Luk 10:4 (of the seventy, which would include the twelve). So He made them now admit that when they had gone forward without purse, or food pouch or shoes, they had lacked for nothing.

Fuente: Commentary Series on the Bible by Peter Pett

The Urgency Of The Hour Is Such That It Requires Swords (22:35-38).

The dark outlook of Jesus’ words continues. He must suffer (Luk 22:15), He must be betrayed (Luk 22:21), He has endured testings and temptations (Luk 22:28), Peter will deny Him (Luk 22:34), and now He warns them that in a short time what they will require is not food and clothing but swords. It was not intended to be taken literally. It was simply a warning of the dangers of the hour. For He Himself was going forward to be reckoned with the transgressors, and as His disciples they would need protection in order not to suffer the same fate. Let them then be ready for the dangers that lay ahead.

Analysis.

a He said to them, “When I sent you forth without purse, and wallet, and shoes, did you lack anything?” And they said, “Nothing” (Luk 22:35).

b And He said to them, “But now, he who has a purse, let him take it, and likewise a wallet, and he who has none, let him sell his cloak, and buy a sword” (Luk 22:36).

c “For I say to you, that this which is written must be fulfilled in me (Luk 22:37 a).

d ‘And he was reckoned with transgressors’ (Luk 22:37 b).

c For that which concerns Me has fulfilment (Luk 22:37 c).

b And they said, “Lord, behold, here are two swords” (Luk 22:38 a).

a And He said to them, “It is enough” (Luk 22:38 b).

Fuente: Commentary Series on the Bible by Peter Pett

The seriousness of the coming danger:

v. 35. And He said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye anything? And they said, Nothing.

v. 36. 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.

v. 37. For I say unto you that this that is written must yet be accomplished in Me, And He was reckoned among the transgressors; for the things concerning Me have an end.

v. 38. And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And He said unto them, It is enough.

This section is not a digression, but has a very close connection with the foregoing. It was on account of the constant watchfulness and solicitude of the Lord that His disciples had been protected so well; and it was probably just for this reason that Peter had grown so overconfident. About this faithfulness and loving care He now asks the apostles, whether, on any of their trips, when He had sent them off without purse and beggar’s collecting sack and heavy sandals, they had ever been in want of anything. Upon which they answered, in all truthfulness, that they had never lacked anything. He had taken care of them at all times, and their trust had not been in vain. Note: The care of the Lord accompanies His servants even today, sustaining and upholding them amidst the difficulties of their work: a promise full of consolation and comfort. But now the Lord frankly tells His disciples that in the future His physical presence and care would no longer accompany them; they would have to learn to shift for themselves. This the Lord says to them in figurative language, telling them that he who had a purse should be sure to take it, also he that had a beggar’s sack; and as for a sword, they might find it to their advantage to sell their upper garment, however indispensable this might seem, in order to buy one. The disciples, after the removal of their Lord, would not find the same kind reception as before; they would have to care for their means of livelihood; they would have to expect bitter enmity. Days of want, trouble, and severe trials and battles were coming, and they should be prepared for them. As for Him, He is under obligation to the eternal plan of God for the salvation of men. In Him the word of Isa 53:12, would be fulfilled, as well as all the other prophecies. His life and work, His death and resurrection, represent the end of Old Testament prophecy; His fate is fixed beyond recall. The disciples, as usual, did not grasp the real meaning of Jesus, but were under the impression that He was referring to physical fighting. So they showed Him two swords which they had procured in some way or had kept from former years. His only remark upon this was: It is enough. It sounds weary and spiritless, almost disgusted over the lack of understanding shown even now. ” For the end I have in view more than enough; but also enough of misunderstanding, disenchantment, speech, teaching, and life generally.”

Fuente: The Popular Commentary on the Bible by Kretzmann

Luk 22:35-38 . Peculiar to Luke, from tradition or from some other unknown source. But the utterance itself is in respect of its contents so remarkably significant, that we are bound to hold by its originality, and not to say that it was introduced into this place for the sake of explaining the subsequent stroke with the sword (Schleiermacher, Strauss, de Wette), or the reason why Judas is afterwards represented as appearing with armed men (Holtzmann).

] A pause must be supposed as occurring before what follows, the connection of the thought being: not without reason have I uttered words so momentous (Luk 22:31-34 ), for now your position, when I am no more with you, will be entirely different from what it was formerly; there comes for you the time of care for yourselves and of contest!

. . .] Luk 9:3 ; comp. Luk 10:4 .

Luk 22:36 . ] in consequence of this acknowledgment.

] not: “tollat, ut emat gladium” (Erasmus, Beza, and others), but: let him take it up , in order to bear it. The representation of the thought now refers to the time when ye can no more be unconcerned about your maintenance, but must yourselves care for it in the world which for you is inhospitable.

] to wit, . The contrast allows nothing else. Hence is erroneously suggested as implied (Beza, Jansen, Paulus, Baumgarten-Crusius, Lange, Ewald, Bleek, and others), and equally erroneously is the general reference suggested: he who is without means (Kuinoel, Olshausen, Schegg). Jesus means to say, how far more necessary still than purse and scrip, nay, even more necessary than the upper garment, should now be to them a sword , for defence and protection against hostile attacks. But observe in this connection (1) that he wishes for the purchase of the sword, not by those merely who have no purse and knapsack, but, on the contrary, whilst he requires it of these, yea, requires it with the sacrifice of the cloak, otherwise so needful, yet he regards it as a self-evident duty on the part of those who have the means for the purchase. The form of his utterance is a parallelism, in which the second member supplements and throws a new light upon the first. (2) Nevertheless Jesus does not desire that His disciples should actually carry and use the sword (Mat 26:52 ), but He speaks in such a manner as figuratively to represent in what a hostile relation they should henceforth find the world arrayed against them, and what resistance and struggle on their part would now be necessary in their apostolic missionary journeys. That the discourse is in reference to these is clearly proved by . and , in opposition to Olshausen, who perversely allegorizes the whole passage, so that . and . are taken to signify the means for the spiritual life, and . sword of the Spirit , Eph 6:17 (comp. also Erasmus).

Luk 22:37 . A confirmation of the . . . For since, moreover, that (“etiamnum hoc extremum post tot alia,” Bengel) must still be fulfilled on me which is written in Isa 53:12 ; so ye, as my disciples, cannot expect for yourselves anything better than what I have announced to you, Luk 22:36 . The cogency of the proof follows from the presupposition that the disciple is not above his master (Mat 10:24 f.; Joh 15:20 ). On the of the divine counsel, comp. Mat 26:54 (Act 2:23 ), and observe how inconsistent therewith it is to regard the passion of Jesus as a fortuitous occurrence (Hofmann).

. .] , and , adopted together with the rest as a constituent part of the passage quoted. The completion (the Messianic fulfilment, Luk 18:31 ) of the prophecy began with the arrest (Luk 22:52 ), and comprehended the whole subsequent treatment until the death.

. ] for, moreover, that which concerneth me has to come to an end; i.e. , for, moreover, with my destiny, as with the destiny of him of whom Isaiah speaks, there is an end. Observe that Jesus did not previously say . . . or the like, but . . , so that He does not explain the passage immediately of Himself (Olshausen), but asserts that it must be fulfilled in Him , in respect of which it is plain from . . . that He conceived of another as the subject of the first historical meaning of the passage (whom? is another question, comp. Act 8:34 ), of whom He was the antitype, so that in Him is found the antitypal historical fulfilment of that which is predicted in reference to the servant of God. On , see Khner, II. p. 119; on , Mar 3:26 ; Plat. Pol . iii. p. 392 C; Dem. 932. 4, and the examples from Xenophon in Sturz, IV. p. 275. Most commentators (Euthymius Zigabenus, Luther, Beza, Calvin, Bengel, and many others, including Kuinoel, Olshausen, de Wette, Bleek) read: for, moreover, that which is written of me , like other prophecies, is about to be accomplished , as though formed part of the sentence, as at Luk 24:44 , or flowed from the context, as at Luk 24:27 . Comp. Fritzsche, ad Rom . II. p. 380. But what a nugatory argument! and what is the meaning of the (which certainly most of them leave wholly unnoticed), since, indeed, it is just the Messianic prophecies which constitute the main substance of prophecy, and do not come in merely by the way?

Luk 22:38 . The disciples, not understanding the utterance about the sword, imagined that Christ required them to have swords actually [254] ready for defence from impending violence. Peter had one of the two swords (Luk 22:50 ). They may have been worn on the last journey, or even on account of the risk of these days they may have been first procured with a view to circumstances that might occur. Butcher’s knives (from the cutting up of the lamb, as supposed by Euthymius Zigabenus, following Chrysostom) they could not be, according to Luk 22:36 , although the word, so early as the time of Homer (Dderlein, Glossar . I. p. 201 f.), but never in the New Testament, has this signification.

] a gentle turning aside of further discussion, with a touch of sorrowful irony: it is enough ! More than your two swords ye need not! Comp. Castalio on the passage. The disciples, carrying out this idea, must have at once concluded that Jesus had still probably meant something else than an actual purchase of swords, Luk 22:36 . [255] The significance of the answer so conceived gives to this view the preference over the explanation of others (Theophylact, Calovius, Jansen, Wolf, Bisping, Kuinoel): enough of this matter ! Compare the Rabbinical in Schoettgen, p. 314 ff. Olshausen and de Wette combine the two, saying that Jesus spoke in a twofold sense ; comp. Bleek. Without sufficient reason, since the setting aside of the subject is found also in our view.

Boniface VIII. proves from the passage before us the double sword of the papal sovereignty, the spiritual and temporal jurisdiction! “ Protervum ludibrium ” (Calvin).

[254] Schleiermacher even has forced this misunderstanding ( L. J. p. 417 f.) to a groundless combination; namely, that Jesus wished the swords for the case of an unofficial assault.

[255] Comp. Luther’s gloss: “It is of no more avail to fight with the bodily sword, but henceforth it is of avail to suffer for the sake of the gospel, and to bear the cross; for the devil cannot be fought against with steel, therefore there is need to venture all on that, and only to take the spiritual sword, the word of God.”

Fuente: Heinrich August Wilhelm Meyer’s New Testament Commentary

35 And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.

Ver. 35. See Mat 10:9 ; Luk 10:4 .

Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)

35 38. ] FOREWARNING OF PERILS AT HAND. Peculiar to Luke . The meaning of our Lord in this much controverted passage appears to be, to forewarn the Apostles of the outward dangers which will await them henceforward in their mission: unlike the time when He sent them forth without earthly appliances, upheld by His special Providence, they must now make use of common resources for sustenance, yea and even of the sword itself for defence. This they misunderstand, and point to the two swords which they have, for which they are rebuked (see below).

Fuente: Henry Alford’s Greek Testament

35. ] See ch. Luk 9:3 ; Luk 10:4 ; also Mat 10:9 .

Fuente: Henry Alford’s Greek Testament

Luk 22:35-38 . Coming danger , peculiar to Lk. There is danger ahead physically as well as morally. Jesus turns now to the physical side. What He says about a sword is not to be taken literally. It is a vivid way of intimating that the supreme crisis is at hand = the enemy approaches, prepare!

Fuente: The Expositors Greek Testament by Robertson

Luk 22:35 . : the reference if to Luk 9:3 , or rather, so far as language is concerned, to Luk 10:4 , which relates to the mission of the seventy . as in Luk 22:6 .

Fuente: The Expositors Greek Testament by Robertson

NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: Luk 22:35-38

35And He said to them, “When I sent you out without money belt and bag and sandals, you did not lack anything, did you?” They said, “No, nothing.” 36And He said to them, “But now, whoever has a money belt is to take it along, likewise also a bag, and whoever has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one. 37For I tell you that this which is written must be fulfilled in Me, ‘And He was numbered with transgressors’; for that which refers to Me has its fulfillment.” 38They said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” And He said to them, “It is enough.”

Luk 22:35 “When I sent you out without money belt and bag and sandals” This relates to the mission trips of the Twelve and the Seventy (cf. Luk 9:3; Luk 10:4). This reminds them of a ministry time when they had to totally depend on God for sustenance, protection, and provision.

“you did not lack anything did you” This question expects a “no” answer.

Luk 22:36 “and whoever has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one” Peter apparently took this literally as did the other disciples (see Luk 22:38). This is probably the background of Peter’s cutting off the ear of the High Priest’s servant. I do not believe Jesus was speaking literally, but figuratively of the struggle ahead.

There is a paradox between divine provision and human preparation. Both are needed. It is part of the faith covenant relationship with God. Believers are not blessed or effective because of their efforts, but because they are blessed they freely give themselves to the spiritual tasks assigned by God.

This verse, which contains three aorist active imperatives, shows that not all commands are to be taken literally. Human language has a complex relationship to specific historical settings and literary contexts. Part of the image of God in mankind is our linguistic abilities.

Luk 22:37 “that this which is written must be fulfilled in Me” This refers to OT prophecy (here Isa 53:12). The verb “is written” is a Perfect passive participle, which is an idiom for inspired OT Scripture. Jesus’ life, teachings, and actions had OT prophetic implications.

The OT and NT authors believed God was intimately involved in His creation. He reveals Himself to humans in Scripture. One of the powerful ways He substantiates the validity and authority of His revelation (Bible) is predictive prophecy. Many of the OT prophecies are typological fulfillments (something happens to Israel or her leaders that later also occur in Jesus’ life, cf. Psalms 22; Hos 11:1) and others like this one specifically record future events unique to the Messiah (cf. Isaiah 53; Mic 5:2). No other “holy book” of world religions has predictive prophecy. It clearly shows the supernatural nature of the Bible and God’s control and knowledge of history.

NASB”for that which refers to Me has its fulfillment”

NKJV”for the things concerning Me have an end”

NRSV”and indeed what is written about me is being fulfilled”

TEV”what was written about me is coming true”

NJB”Yes, what it says about me is even now reaching its fulfillment”

This could refer to (1) prophetic Scripture about the Messiah or (2) Jesus’ life work of accomplishing the redemptive will and plan of God, about to be finished. His hour has come. Charles B. Williams, The New Testament In the Language of the People has “yes that saying about me has its fulfillment,” which makes Luk 22:37 Hebrew synonymous parallelism.

“He was numbered with transgressors” This is a quote from a Servant Song of Isa 52:13 to Isa 53:12 (cf. Isa 53:12). It is the most specific OT prophecy of the Messiah’s rejection and subsequent death. The Messiah will suffer (cf. Gen 3:15)!

Luk 22:38 “It is enough” This either refers to the fact that (1) there are enough swords or (2) this is enough of this kind of talk (cf. TEV footnote).

Both A. T. Robertson (Word Pictures) and Joseph A. Fitzmyer (Anchor Bible, vol. 28A) assume that Jesus is speaking metaphorically and that the Apostles have taken Him literally. Since He cannot communicate to them because of their world view/mind set, He terminates the discussion. They take this approach because it sounds so out of character for Jesus to advocate buying swords for a physical battle between His disciples and a large group of soldiers.

F. F. Bruce, Questions and Answers, says:

“Our Lord speaks here with a certain sad irony: since the Son of Man is about to be numbered with transgressors (more particularly, with bandits like the two who were crucified with Him), why should His followers not dress accordingly and wear swords as well as other articles which they had formerly been forbidden to take with them? Taking Him up literally, the disciples revealed that they had two swords with them. But He, realizing that they had not understood Him, dismissed the matter: “Enough!” He said, “that will do.” He certainly did not wish them to use the swords for defending Him (as the sequel makes plain), and two swords would have been inadequate for their own self-defense” (p. 63).

This is basically the understanding found in Hard Sayings of the Bible, pp. 486-487.

Fuente: You Can Understand the Bible: Study Guide Commentary Series by Bob Utley

When I sent, &c. See on Luk 9:2, Luk 9:3.

and. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton (App-6).

scrip. See note on Mat 10:10.

Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics

35-38.] FOREWARNING OF PERILS AT HAND. Peculiar to Luke. The meaning of our Lord in this much controverted passage appears to be, to forewarn the Apostles of the outward dangers which will await them henceforward in their mission:-unlike the time when He sent them forth without earthly appliances, upheld by His special Providence, they must now make use of common resources for sustenance, yea and even of the sword itself for defence. This they misunderstand, and point to the two swords which they have,-for which they are rebuked (see below).

Fuente: The Greek Testament

Luk 22:35. , and He said to them) This is intended to stir up the disciples to watchfulness, that they may not rely on their own strength.-) when, not, as often soever. For we read of the Seventy having been so sent but once, ch. Luk 10:4; and the Twelve also but once, ch. Luk 9:3 [Comp. the note on Mat 10:1].-, I sent) The Lord fed and supplied them whilst they were present with Him.- , purse and wallet [scrip]) On the difference between these words, see the note on Mat 10:9-10.[240]

[240] The former was for money; the latter, for bread and other provisions.-E. and T.

Fuente: Gnomon of the New Testament

Luk 22:35-38

5. FURTHER PREPARATION

Luk 22:35-38

35 And he said unto them, When I sent you forth-Jesus had sent out his apostles on their “limited commission” (Mat 10:5; Mar 6:7; Luk 9:2);they were to go not in the way of the Gentiles nor among the Samaritans, but rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. The instructions there given are compared with those he now mentions; the circumstances have changed. At that time they were to go “without purse, and wallet, and shoes.” They were to be wholly dependent on those with whom they labored; they were to make no provision whatever for their wants, but throw themselves for support upon such friends in every place where they went. Jesus asked them if they lacked anything. They answered, “Nothing.” Their wants were fully supplied. Their answer to his question was frank and sincere; they had no complaint to make; they had gone forth with no means of support, and yet there was not a single need which was not fully supplied. Conditions have changed and new requirements are to be met.

36 And he said unto them,-Since conditions and circumstances have changed, Jesus now tells them that they are to take their purse and wallet, and if they have not these things they should sell their cloak “and buy a sword.” This verse has given much difficulty to commentators. Does Jesus command his disciples to arm themselves? Is he speaking only with reference to danger that night? It seems that Jesus here is impressing upon them the impending crisis that there will he need of. every resource because of the peculiar dangers. We are not to infer that Jesus commanded his disciples to arm themselves against the perils just of that night; it is better to consider this as a proverbial expression conveying the idea of imminent danger from enemies; they must be prepared for the worst. The time was swiftly approaching when his disciples would have to defend themselves without the visible presence and leadership of Jesus. We cannot allow that Jesus meant for each of his disciples to sell his garment and buy a sword. This idea is utterly precluded by the universal doctrine which Jesus taught-“resist not evil.”

37 For I say unto you, that this which is written-Luke quotes Isa 53:12. The predictions of his sufferings and death are now to be fulfilled; he was ready to be brought to the cross, and his disciples would be involved in trouble; so they should be prepared for it. Jesus was crucified between two malefactors, which was a fulfillment of the prophecy concerning him. The things which were predicted of Jesus had an end; this is true about the predictions of his kingdom; all prophecies must be fulfilled. Jesus died the death of one who had been convicted of crime, and was crucified between two malefactors to heap ignominy upon him all this was in fulfillment of the prophecies.

38 And they said, Lord,-The disciples understood Jesus to mean that they should be prepared to fight in his kingdom with carnal weapons. We do not know when his disciples obtained these swords. If they had been obliged to depend on swords for their defense, not a hundred would have been sufficient; but for the lesson of that awful night two swords were enough. It may be observed that the impetuous Peter had one of these. It seems that his disciples failed to understand his prediction of his death in the fulfillment of prophecy; although he had made the announcement several times to them. It is difficult to understand just what he meant by “It is enough.”

Fuente: Old and New Testaments Restoration Commentary

Drinking the Cup for Others

Luk 22:35-46

Our Lord knew to what He was going. All lay naked and open before His eyes. He laid down His life of Himself; but in this supreme act of love He suffered beyond words. It was not that He feared physical pain, but it was the horror of standing before the universe identified with the sin and sorrow of the world, as though these were His own.

In these instructions to His Apostles, as to wallet, purse and sword, we must understand that He meant them to realize that the storm was about to burst upon them with furious intensity.

Some think that our Lord prayed most of all that His body should not give way under His awful anguish. He feared lest He should die before He could reach the Cross! See Heb 5:7. Oh, my Lord, thy chosen disciples failed thee in that hour; but so have we! What can we say! Help us to share thy vigil and thy prayer!

Fuente: F.B. Meyer’s Through the Bible Commentary

When: Luk 9:3, Luk 10:4, Mat 10:9, Mat 10:10, Mar 6:8, Mar 6:9

lacked: Luk 12:29-31, Gen 48:15, Deu 8:2, Deu 8:3, Deu 8:16, Psa 23:1, Psa 34:9, Psa 34:10, Psa 37:3, Mat 6:31-33

Reciprocal: Deu 2:7 – these forty 1Ki 11:22 – But 1Ki 17:6 – the ravens Mat 6:28 – why Mar 14:16 – and found Luk 4:4 – That Act 4:34 – was 2Co 8:15 – General

Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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See the comments on Mat 10:10. Sell his garment and buy one [a sword]. Jesus never did forbid the use of force in defence where life or home was threatened, but rather spoke favorably for it (chapter 12:39); hence He advised his apostles to provide themselves with the necessary weapon. It might be objected that Jesus rebuked Peter when he used his sword (Joh 18:10-11). That is true, but that was not an act of defence, for no one’s life was being even threatened by the use of weapons, hence Peter’s act was an aggressive one. Besides, he proposed to use his sword in defence of the plan of salvation, while in our verse it was only for the purpose of defence against bodily harm. (See again the passage in chapter 12:39.)

Fuente: Combined Bible Commentary

Luk 22:35. And he said unto them. Not without reason have I spoken of what is so momentous (Luk 22:31-34); for now, when I am no longer with you, your situation will be quite otherwise than before; there now comes for you a time of care for yourselves and of conflict (Meyer).

When I sent you forth, etc. See chap. Luk 9:1-6; Luk 10:4; Mat 10:9. Parting friends are wont to dwell on the pleasures of the past; so our Lord points them to the time of their first preaching in Galilee, when the least care was superfluous. It would be different now.

Fuente: A Popular Commentary on the New Testament

As if our Lord had said, “Hitherto I have been with you, and you have had my special protection and careful provision, though you went without purse, script, or sword: but the time is now at hand when I must leave you; when your friends will be few, and your enemies many; therefore make such provision for yourselves, as prudence shall direct. Indeed, my sufferings will be first; I must be numbered with the transgressors, and all things that are written of me must be accomplished, and will suddenly be fulfilled; and after me you will next come upon the stage, therefore prepare and provide for it.”

Learn, that Christ having forewarned his members, but especially his ministers, of the dangers, distresses, and difficulties that they are to conflict and encounter with; it is their duty, by faith and patience, with courage and Christian resolution, to be well armed and prepared against them.

Fuente: Expository Notes with Practical Observations on the New Testament

Luk 22:35-37. And he said, When I sent you without purse, &c. Our Lord, having finished what he had to say to Peter in particular, now turned to the other disciples, and put them in mind how they had been prohibited, when they were first sent out, to make any provision for their journey, and directed to rely wholly on God; and that, though they had accordingly gone away without purse, scrip, and shoes, they had never wanted any thing, but had had abundant provision made for them by the kindness of men whom God had disposed to befriend them: but he told them that matters were now altered; they were to be violently assaulted by their enemies, were to meet with the strongest temptations, and to be so hotly persecuted by their countrymen, that they could no longer expect any succour at their hands; for which reason, he ordered them in their future journeys to provide money, and clothes, and swords for themselves: that is, besides relying on the Divine Providence, as formerly, they were to use all prudent precautions in fortifying themselves against the trials that were coming on them. Macknight. Or rather, these commands to arm themselves against dangers, are to be considered merely as predictions and warnings given them of the dangers and trials they were to meet with. For the predictions of the prophets are often announced under the form of commands. Thus Isaiah, foretelling the destruction of the family of the king of Babylon, Isa 14:21, says, Prepare slaughter for his children, &c. And Jeremiah, foretelling in like manner the destruction of the Jews, exhibits God as thus addressing them, Jer 9:17-18, Call for the mourning women, &c. And in the prophecy of Ezekiel (Eze 39:17-19) and in the Apocalypse (Rev 19:17-18) this allegoric spirit is carried so far, that orders are given to brute animals to do what the prophet means only to foretel they would do. For this prophecy that is written, must yet be accomplished As all the other predictions of the prophets concerning me must also be: and he was numbered with the transgressors Prepare, therefore, to meet a most violent persecution; for I, your Leader, am to be treated as a malefactor, and of course you, my followers, will not escape suffering. Nor are these trials at a distance, they are just at hand. For the things which are written concerning me have an end Are now drawing to a period, are upon the point of being accomplished. And they said, Behold, here are two swords Our Lords disciples, mistaking his meaning about the swords, replied, they had two: the reason why they had any at all, probably, was, that they might defend themselves against robbers in their journey from Galilee and Perea; and from the beasts of prey, which in those parts were very frequent, and dangerous in the night- time: And he said unto them, It is enough To show them their mistake, he told them that two swords were sufficient, which it is evident they could not have been for so many men, had he meant what he said in a literal sense. He only meant, This will be a time of extreme danger; to meet which, it will be necessary to be prepared by faith, fortitude, and patience.

Fuente: Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Vers. 35-38. And He said unto them, When I sent you without purse and scrip and shoes, lacked ye anything? And they said, Nothing. 36. Then He said 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. 37. For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And He was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me are coming to an end….38.

Till then, the apostles, protected by the favour which Jesus enjoyed with the people, had led a comparatively easy life. But the last conflict between Him and the Jewish authorities was about to break out, and how could the apostles, during all the rest of their career, escape the hostile blows? This is the thought which occupies our Lord’s mind: He gives it a concrete form in the following figures. In Luk 22:35 He recalls to mind their first mission (Luk 9:1 et seq.). We learn on this occasion the favourable issue which had been the result of that first proof of their faith. The historian had told us nothing of it, Luk 9:6.

The object of is evidently (not or ): Let him who hath not [a sword], buy one. It heightens the previous warning. Not only can they no longer reckon on the kind hospitality which they enjoyed during the time of their Master’s popularity, and not only must they prepare to be treated henceforth like ordinary travellers, paying their way, etc.; but they shall even meet with open hostility. Disciples of a man treated as a malefactor, they shall be themselves regarded as dangerous men; they shall see themselves at war with their fellow-countrymen and the whole world. Comp. Joh 15:18-25, the piece of which this is, as it were, the summary and parallel. The sword is here, as in Mat 10:34, the emblem of avowed hostility. It is clear that in the mind of Him who said: I send you forth as lambs among wolves, this weapon represents the power of holiness in conflict with the sin of the world,that sword of the Spirit spoken of by Paul (Eph 6:17).

The , and in truth, at the end of the verse, announces a second fact analogous to the former (and), and which at the same time serves to explain it (in truth). The tragical end of the ministry of Jesus is also approaching, and consequently no features of the prophetic description can be slow in being realized.

The disciples seem to take literally the recommendation of Jesus, and even to be proud of their prudence. The words, It is enough, have been understood in this sense: Let us say no more; let us now break up; events will explain to you my mind, which you do not understand. But is it not more natural to give to this mournfully ironic sense: Yes, for the use which you shall have to make of arms of this kind, those two swords are enough.

Here we must place the last words of John 14 : Rise; let us go hence. The Syn. have preserved only a few hints of the last discourses of Jesus (John 14-17). These were treasures which could not be transmitted to the Church in the way of oral tradition, and which, assuming hearers already formed in the school of Jesus like the apostles, were not fitted to form the matter of popular evangelization.

Fuente: Godet Commentary (Luke, John, Romans and 1 Corinthians)

Luk 22:35-38. In these verses (Lk. only) Jesus announces a change of method from that advocated in Luk 9:3, Luk 10:4. Montefiore soundly says Luk 22:35 f. must be considered apart from Luk 22:37 and especially from Luk 22:38. It is not a counsel to resist the coming arrest of Jesus, but to prepare for the new missionary experiences awaiting them after His death, when, instead of the welcome accorded them on their first tour, they will have to make their way in the face of opposition and hostility. The sword is thus probably metaphorical. This seems preferable to J. Weisss idea that Jesus is thinking of the fire He is going to kindle at Jerusalem (Luk 12:49); it will be fatal to Himself, but He hopes the others will be able to hack their way through. Luk 22:37 means that the curtain is about to be rung down on Jesus life. The connexion with Luk 22:35 f. is that thus a new (and dangerous) chapter is to open for His followers.hath fulfilment: better hath an end. Luk 22:38 has to do with immediate events. It may be the genesis of the whole paragraph. Jesus may have feared a secret attack from assassins (so Pfleiderer) which He would resist, and when the disciples say they have two swords in readiness He says they will be enough. When the real danger disclosed itself as a formal arrest (Luk 22:47 ff.), He would not use the sword. Luk 22:35 f. may have been inserted because of the mention of swords, and to explain Jesus approval of the weapon. Or (with Burkitt, Gospel Hist., 140) we may connect Luk 22:38 with Luk 22:36 by supposing that the disciples misunderstand Jesus counsel for the future. They produce their two swords, and He, disappointed with their obtuseness, dismisses the subject with the sadly ironical words Enough, enough. As it was forbidden to carry a sword on feast days we have an indication that the Passover had not begun; cf. Luk 22:15 ff.*

Fuente: Peake’s Commentary on the Bible

6. The opposition to come 22:35-38

This last part of Jesus’ conversation with His disciples in the upper room is unique to Luke. It continues the theme of Jesus’ rejection leading to death and what the disciples could expect in view of that rejection.

Fuente: Expository Notes of Dr. Constable (Old and New Testaments)

Jesus reminded the disciples that when he had sent them out on two previous missions they had lacked nothing that they needed (cf. Luk 9:1-3; Luk 10:1-3). In view of Peter’s failure that Jesus had just revealed, it seems that Jesus intended this question to remind the disciples to trust in Him in the up-coming crisis rather than in themselves.

Fuente: Expository Notes of Dr. Constable (Old and New Testaments)