Luke 22:38 meaning and explanation

So they said, “Look, Lord, here are two swords.” “That is enough,” He answered.

Luke 22:38, Berean Standard Bible

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Jesus has just told the disciples to buy a sword, quoting Isaiah's picture of the servant numbered with transgressors. The disciples take Him literally and produce two swords, and Jesus answers, "That is enough," which most likely closes the matter rather than approving armed defense.

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