Luke 22:36

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Then He said to them, “But this time the person who has a money belt should take it, and also [he should take] a traveling bag. And if he does not have a sword, he should sell his coat and buy one.

Cross References

1 Thessalonians 3:4

For even when we were with you, we warned you that we were going to be persecuted, and as you know, it has turned out that way.

John 16:33

I have said these things to you so that you can have peace in [fellowship with] me. You will have trouble in the world, but cheer up, for I have conquered the world.”

1 Peter 4:1

Therefore, since Christ has suffered physically, you people should fortify yourselves with the same attitude He had. For the person who has suffered physically [i.e., in standing for Christ] has quit sinning.

John 15:20

But they [i.e., the world] will do all these things to you for my name’s sake [i.e., because you are my disciples], for they do not know Him [i.e., God], who sent me.

Matthew 10:10

or a traveling bag [for personal belongings], or a change of jackets or shoes, or [even] a walking stick [Note: By comparing this and the restriction in Matt. 10:10 with the permission given in Mark 6:8, the harmony seems to be “if you do not already have a walking stick, do not get one”]. For the worker deserves having his food provided.

Luke 22:35

Then Jesus said to them, “When I sent you out without a money belt, or traveling bag [i.e., for personal belongings], or sandals, did you lack anything?” And the apostles answered, “[No], nothing.”

Luke 22:37

For I tell you that this [passage of Scripture], which was written about me, must be fulfilled [Isa. 53:12]: ‘And He [i.e., Jesus] was counted with [i.e., as though He were one of] the criminals.’ For the part [of that passage] that refers to me is being fulfilled.”

Luke 22:38

And the apostles said, “Look, Lord, we have two swords [here].” And Jesus replied, “That is enough.” [Note: Possibly Jesus means, “enough talk about weapons”].