Luke 22:36 - 38?

Question

Can somebody explain this to me?

(36)He said to them, "But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one. (37)It is written: 'And he was numbered with the transgressors'; and I tell you that this must be fulfilled in me. Yes, what is written about me is reaching its fufillment."
(38)The disciples said, "See, Lord, here are two swords."
"That is enough," he replied.

Answer 1

Weapons—The Godly View

The threat of violence was real back in Jesus’ day. One of his most famous parables, commonly called the parable of the Good Samaritan, related an incident involving violent robbery. (Luke 10:30-35) When Jesus asked his disciples to equip themselves with swords, it was not for protection. In fact, it led to his stating the principle: “All those who take the sword will perish by the sword.”—Matthew 26:51, 52; Luke 22:36-38.

True Christians, therefore, do not arm themselves so as to harm their fellowman. (Compare Isaiah 2:4.) They follow the Bible’s advice at Romans 12:18: “If possible, as far as it depends upon you, be peaceable with all men.” Does this mean being defenseless? Not at all!

Wisdom—Better Than Weapons

In an age when there seems to be a gadget for everything, it may surprise you to know that you can have at your disposal a means of defense that is far more effective than any man-made device. At Ecclesiastes 9:18, we read: “Wisdom is better than implements for fighting.” This wisdom is more than what some call “street smarts.” It is the application of Bible principles, and it can often help you to avoid violent situations in the first place.

Answer 2

22;35,36 When I said to you: The allusion here is to disciples' mission recorded in 9:1-6; 10:1-24. However, the situation had changed. Jesus here instructed His disciples to take the moneybag, a knapsack, and a sword on their journeys in order prepare for the rejection that was to come. ( He gives them notice of a very great change of their circumstances approaching..He must suffer and die to fullfill the prophecy. And as He will have and end and He will say "Finished"...they will also have an end, and they will end well, everlastingly well. )

37 This is written: Jesus cited Is 53:12, which describes a righteous one who suffers as a criminal. Jesus noted that His death would fullfill Isaiah's prediction. ( And as He suffers, they can expect to suffer, and they must expect troubles, and must not think now how to have it easy and comfortable life as they had had, the scene will change dramatically. They must now suffer some degree the same with their Master, and when He is gone they can expect to have hardships and suffering. The servant is not better than his Lord. )

38 Misunderstanding Jesus' instructions in v.36, the disciples indicated that they had weapons with which fight (vv. 50,51)

Jesus warned that troubles are coming. People are not going to be so nice and kind as they have been. The enemies are going to be more fierce. Who does not have a sword to defend himself against robbers and assasins ( 2 Co 11:26 ) might be be in need of it and regret that they did not sell his garmets and bought one.

However, this was only intended to show that the times would be very perilous, so that no man would think himself safe if he did not have a sword in his side. But the SWORD OF THE SPIRIT is the sword which the disciples of the Christ must furnish themself with.

Christ having suffered for us, we must arm ourselves with the same mind ( 1 Peter 4:1 ), arm ourselves with the expectation of trouble, that it may not be a surprise to us, and with the holy resignation to the will of God in it, that there may be opposition in us to it: and then we are better prepared than if we had sold a coat to buy a sword. The disciples hereupon enquire what strength they had, and find they had two swords, of which one was Peter's. the Galileans generally travelled with swords. Christ wore none of Himself but He was not against His disciples' wearing them.

But He intimates how little He would have them to depend upon this when He said "It is enough" which some think He spoke ironically : "Two swords among twelve men!...you are bravely armed indeed when enemies are now coming out against us in great multitudes, and everyone with a sword! " Yet two swords are sufficient for those who need none, having God Himself to be shield of their help and the sword of their exellency. ( Deu 33:29 )

Answer 3

An easy to understand translation from "The Message Remix" which is the bible translated into contemporary language, I'll do Luke 22:34-38 to give those without easy access to a Bible an idea of the situation as well as the other info..

Jesus said, "I'm sorry to have to tell you this Peter, but before the rooster crows you will have three times denied that you know me."

Then Jesus said, "When I sent you out and told you to travel light, to take only the bare necessities, did you get along all right?"

"Certainly," they said, "we got along just fine."

He said, "This is different. Get ready for trouble. Look to what you'll need, there are difficult times ahead. Pawn your coat and get a sword. What was written in Scripture, 'He was lumped in with the criminals,' gets its final meaning in me. Everything written about me is now coming to a conclusion."

The said, "Look, Master, two swords."

But he said, "Enough of that, no more sword talk."

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Jesus is warning his disciples that His time is nearly up, and they must be prepared for whatever may happen. He knows there is trouble coming, and wants them to be able to protect themselves, as it is He, Jesus, who is to be arrested, not any of his Disciples.

It is only later.. when the guards arrive to take him, that Jesus tells Peter to put down his sword.

Answer 4

Jesus was spending his last nite with his disciples before his death.He realized that once he was arrested and executed that things would change for them.When he had sent them out before,they were welcomed and provided for by the people,but in general things were going to be more difficult now.Consequently,they would have to make certain provisions for themselves.After stating what their situation would be in the future,Jesus explained why things were going to change.It was because he was going to be killed,taken away like a transgressor and executed with lawless ones in fulfillment of Isaiah 53:12.
After Jesus provided the explanation of why the disciples could expect problems ahead,Jesus' followers commented:"Lord,look! here are two swords."Not that Jesus followers customarily carried swords,but on this occasion they were provided.In mentioning a sword to them,Jesus was not recommending that they arm themselves for attack.Quite the opposite!His next words showed he had something else in mind and that he was using the swords to teach his followers an important lesson.
Shortly he was going to be arrested by an armed band,including Roman soldiers and the circumstances could provoke armed resistance,but Jesus voluntarily allowed himself to be seized.The two swords would not be enough to defend the group victoriously against the mob,but would be enough for the purpose of teaching a lesson,that Jesus was submitting of his own will freely,and not violently resisting,as his group was equipped to do.

Answer 5

Now, this is when He had sent them out into the ministry two by two.

I told you not to take a purse, not to take any script, not to take extra shoes, did you lack anything? And they said, Nothing, Lord. And he said unto them, But now, if you have a purse, take it, and likewise script: and he that has no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. For I say unto you, that this that is written must be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end (Luk 22:35-37).

Jesus is saying, "Look, I sent you out before. I provided for you. But you're going to be going out soon again. I'm not going to be there this time. And things are going to be different; it's going to be tough. Before you were received, you're going to be rejected, you're going to be imprisoned, you're going to be hailed before the courts, you're going to have persecution. It's going to be hard."

And they said, Lord, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough (Luk 22:38).

In other words, "You don't really understand, but you will." Jesus is not telling them to go out and make war against the world with swords, but He's just indicating the difficulty of that ministry that they are going to face after He has been taken away from them.

Answer 6

For some reason Jesus modified or amplified his "turn the other cheek" statement.

To me this means don't be a whipping boy and dead Christians don't spread the word.

Jesus expected to die on the cross, but he didn't want others to follow him as martyrs.

Jesus did NOT want is followers to be agressive or war like, but IF an advisary drew a sword in an attempt to kill you for what you are and say, Jesus expected you to DEFEND yourself and then get out of there if you could, without harming or killing.

To DRAW or TIE, not to vanquish.

Jesus didn't want Christains to be fed to the Lions or the Gladiators.

I Don't think Jesus wanted Christian Soliders.

He wanted people who carried a sword but only drew it when challenged and then only used it to wound or hold their own and then leave, in one piece.

Dead christians convert no one!

Answer 7

Maybe since it was the time for Jesus to face the Crucifixion, Jesus knew that they were to on their own and that the road will be difficult going from place to place preaching the gospel. Maybe because the disciples did leave and flee Jesus except 1 person when He was arrested.

Answer 8

Prior to His crucifixion, Jesus revealed to His disciples the future hostility they would face and encouraged them to sell their outer garments in order to buy a sword (Luke 22:36-38; cf. 2 Corinthians 11:26-27). Here the "sword" (Greek: maxairan) is a dagger or short sword that belonged to the Jewish traveler's equipment as protection against robbers and wild animals. A plain reading of the passage indicates that Jesus approved of self-defense.

Self-defense may actually result in one of the greatest examples of human love. Christ Himself said, "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:14). When protecting one's family or neighbor, a Christian is unselfishly risking his or her life for the sake of others.

Theologians J. P. Moreland and Norman Geisler say that "to permit murder when one could have prevented it is morally wrong. To allow a rape when one could have hindered it is an evil. To watch an act of cruelty to children without trying to intervene is morally inexcusable. In brief, not resisting evil is an evil of omission, and an evil of omission can be just as evil as an evil of commission. Any man who refuses to protect his wife and children against a violent intruder fails them morally."

Answer 9

First application: Fulfilled in 70 CE whilst the Roman armies destroyed Jerusalem. 2nd and extremely final application: scenario interior the international only until eventually now the great Tribulation and Armageddon happen. We only turn on the television and notice for ourselves that the prophesied circumstances are genuine and deteriorating without delay.

Answer 10

My good friend it really is quite simple.

Jesus had to remind us that he was arrested on his own accord.

Remember when Peter defended Jesus with the sword? But what did Jesus tell him? It was all to show us that Jesus did not have to do what he did (die on the cross) but that he did it anyway.

All for us.