Luk 22:35-38 | NET2full | STEP | Then Jesus said to them , “ When I sent you out with no money bag , or traveler’s bag , or sandals , you didn’t lack anything , did you?” They replied , “ Nothing .”

‏ Luke 22:35-38

35 Then ^{▼▼tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.} Jesus ^{▼▼tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.} said to them, “When I sent you out with no money bag, ^{▼▼tn Traditionally, “purse” (likewise in v. 36).} or traveler’s bag, ^{▼▼tn Or possibly “beggar’s bag” (L&N 6.145).} or sandals, you didn’t lack ^{▼▼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.} anything, did you?” They replied, ^{▼▼tn Grk “said.”} “Nothing.” 36 He said to them, “But now, the one who ^{▼▼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.} has a money bag must take it, and likewise a traveler’s bag ^{▼▼tn Or possibly “beggar’s bag” (L&N 6.145).} 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 ^{▼▼sn This scripture must be fulfilled in me. The statement again reflects the divine necessity of God’s plan. See 4:43-44.} fulfilled in me, ‘And he was counted with the transgressors.’ ^{▼▼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.} For what is written about me is being fulfilled.” ^{▼▼tn Grk “is having its fulfillment.”} 38 So ^{▼▼tn Here δέ (de) has been translated as “so” to indicate the implied result of Jesus’ comments about obtaining swords.} they said, “Look, Lord, here are two swords.” ^{▼▼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.} Then he told them, “It is enough.” ^{▼▼sn It is enough. The disciples’ misunderstanding caused Jesus to terminate the discussion.}