Luke 22:38 kjva — And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough."

— Luke 22:38, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 22 — Context

35

And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.

36

Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.

37

For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end.

38

And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.

39

And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.

40

And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

41

And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,

Luke 22:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 22:38 say?
Luke 22:38 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.”
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 (KJVA): “And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.” 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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