Luke 22:38 nasb — They said, "Lord, look, here are two swords." And He said to them, "It is enough."

NASB

"They said, "Lord, look, here are two swords." And He said to them, "It is enough.""

— Luke 22:38, NASB

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Luke 22 — Context

35

And He said to them, "When I sent you out without money belt and bag and sandals, you did not lack anything, did you?" They said, "No, nothing."

36

And He said to them, "But now, whoever has a money belt is to take it along, likewise also a bag, and whoever has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one.

37

"For I tell you that this which is written must be fulfilled in Me, 'AND HE WAS NUMBERED WITH TRANSGRESSORS'; for that which refers to Me has its fulfillment."

38

They said, "Lord, look, here are two swords." And He said to them, "It is enough."

39

And He came out and proceeded as was His custom to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples also followed Him.

40

When He arrived at the place, He said to them, "Pray that you may not enter into temptation."

41

And He withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and He knelt down and began to pray,

Luke 22:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 22:38 say?
Luke 22:38 in the NASB reads: “They said, "Lord, look, here are two swords." And He said to 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 (NASB): “They said, "Lord, look, here are two swords." And He said to 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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