Luke 22:38 cpdv — So they said, “Lord, behold, there are two swords here.” But he said to them, “It is sufficient.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"So they said, “Lord, behold, there are two swords here.” But he said to them, “It is sufficient.” "

— Luke 22:38, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 22 — Context

35

“When I sent you without money or provisions or shoes, did you lack anything?”

36

And they said, “Nothing.” Then he said to them: “But now, let whoever has money take it, and likewise with provisions. And whoever does not have these, let him sell his coat and buy a sword.

37

For I say to you, that what has been written must still be fulfilled in me: ‘And he was esteemed with the wicked.’ Yet even these things about me have an end.”

38

So they said, “Lord, behold, there are two swords here.” But he said to them, “It is sufficient.”

39

And departing, he went out, according to his custom, to the Mount of Olives. And his disciples also followed him.

40

And when he had arrived at the place, he said to them: “Pray, lest you enter into temptation.”

41

And he was separated from them by about a stone’s throw. And kneeling down, he prayed,

Luke 22:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 22:38 say?
Luke 22:38 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “So they said, “Lord, behold, there are two swords here.” But he said to them, “It is sufficient.” ”
Where is Luke 22:38 in the Bible?
Luke 22:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 22, verse 38.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 22:38.
What translation should I read Luke 22:38 in?
Luke 22:38 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 22:38?
Luke 22:38 reads (CPDV): “So they said, “Lord, behold, there are two swords here.” But he said to them, “It is sufficient.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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