He that hath no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one. – Luke 22:36- What does this mean to you?

Answer 1

The fact that two swords were available among the disciples on the night of Jesus’ betrayal was not unusual for those times, and there is evidence that for Galileans in particular it was not uncommon to carry arms. “Let the one having no sword sell his outer garment and buy one,” would not indicate that his disciples were about to enter into a hazardous life.

Rather, he desired to have a sword available among his followers on that night in order to demonstrate clearly that, though they would come into circumstances that could easily provoke armed resistance, he did not intend to resort to the sword but would give himself up voluntarily in harmony with God’s will. Thus, when Peter did react and try to put up armed resistance, lopping off the ear of Malchus, Jesus ordered him: “Return your sword to its place, for all those who take the sword will perish by the sword.” (Mt 26:52) Certainly, Peter’s sword and the other one at hand would have availed little against such a large group of armed men, and by trying to use them, they would undoubtedly have ‘perished by the sword.’ More important, such attempted delivery of Jesus would have failed, being completely contrary to Jehovah God’s purpose. (Mt 26:53, 54) As it was, later that day Jesus could plainly state to Pilate: “If my kingdom were part of this world, my attendants would have fought that I should not be delivered up to the Jews. But, as it is, my kingdom is not from this source.”

Answer 2

VERY GOOD Question,,,,

Transgressors , must be Fulfilled , ??

VERY GOOD Question..

[i] will pray on that one ,for a wise answer......
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The lord revealed to [me] a answer:
In the parable Jesus was not talking about a Sword [per-say] in the text of harming people...... To[me]
It is talking about would you sell ur things and spread my message... *People with Bull Horns,that preach on the side of the road that is their sword[pre-say].... *People that talk on the phone with other people,that is their sword[pre-say].......Fighting, for the *message* that Jesus (was)still is trying to get out the World so their lives will be saved.....

Jesus healed his ear.....that Peter cut off......

Sword* can be your Month as well.... **Words that we speck can cut someone like a knife**

{i} thank U Lord for revealing this 2 [me].

Answer 3

i actually struggled with this question so here is what i think of. i think of Jesus needed the disciples to be armed in the backyard of Gethsemane to coach a factor. He meant to coach that, whether he ought to bodily safeguard himself, he became not likely to. i think of this became a formidable way of turning out to be that factor. Plus, if the disciples had not been armed, Jesus would not have been able to heal the servant whose ear have been given decrease off. Edit: No, i'm an atheist and previous Christian. i've got studied the Bible lots and that i think of the Jesus tale is extremely cool. that's in basic terms a number of his followers i'm getting extremely positioned out with.

Answer 4

That God also didn't bother to provide for the troops. Just like Rumsfeld.

Answer 5

It means "You've been getting a free ride and hospitality because of me, but the prophecies are about to be fulfilled, and times ahead for you will not be so hospitable. Get ready to provide for yourselves."

Answer 6

I believe it means that God views acts of war or self defense differently than murder.

Be Blessed and Blessed Be

Answer 7

It's OK to walk around naked so long as you have a gun?

Answer 8

if u ain't gotta gun
sell your damn shirt
cuz ya sure gonna need one.
PEACE

Answer 9

out of context, nothing