Luk 22:35-38 | NETfull | 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 ^{▼▼ Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.} Jesus ^{▼▼ 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, ^{▼▼ Traditionally, “purse” (likewise in v. 36).} or traveler’s bag, ^{▼▼ Or possibly “beggar’s bag” (L&N 6.145).} or sandals, you didn’t lack ^{▼▼ 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, ^{▼▼ Grk “said.”} “Nothing.” 36 He said to them, “But now, the one who ^{▼▼ 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 ^{▼▼ 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 ^{▼▼ 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 .’ ^{▼▼ Or “with the lawless.”} ^{▼▼ 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.” ^{▼▼ Grk “is having its fulfillment.”} 38 So ^{▼▼ 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.” ^{▼▼ 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.” ^{▼▼ It is enough. The disciples’ misunderstanding caused Jesus to terminate the discussion.}