10-13-23 Daily Bible Nugget 786 Luke 22v36
The Nugget:
Luke 22:36 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.
Muslim Challenge:
Top 100 Reasons, Reason 30, Jesus Was Never Crucified, Killed, Died For Others
Jesus Asked His Disciples To Get A Sword To Fight Against The Enemies And Defend Him As He Was Anticipating Them To Attack Him
Luke 22:36 He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one. Luke 22:38 The disciples said, “See, lord, here are two swords.” “That’s enough!” he replied
– That’s why Peter cut off the ear of the priest. Luke 22:49-50 When Jesus’ followers saw what was going to happen, they said, “lord, should we strike with our swords?” And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear.
– Jesus allowed his disciples to fight by saying ‘get sword’ two swords is enough’ and when they said ‘should we strike’ he didn’t say no to them that’s why Peter the one Jesus called him ‘satan’ terrorised the enemies but cutting off the servant’s ear. Jesus of the Bible is not Prince of peace but Prince of war and hate as many verses indicate such as Luke 14:26, 22:36, Matthew 10:34, John 8:44, Revelation 2:23, Matthew 5:17, 7:6, 10:5-6, 8:21-22, 15:4, 15:23-26, Mark 7:26-27
– These verses explain Matthew 10:34, Jesus of the Bible didn’t come to bring peace but sword, terrorism, hate…
– Some Christians try to twist Luke 22:36 by saying it’s spiritual sword, but the verses are very clear it’s real one, that’s why they said ‘we have two swords and he said that’s enough’ then Peter cut off the servant’s ear (the high priest’s servant)
– If Jesus knew that he came to die willingly for the sins of Christians, it’s pointless to ask his disciples to get swords to defend him and stop enemies to crucify him, this tells us that he didn’t want to be crucified
– Also if his disciples knew about the crucifixion and that he came to die for their sins, it’s pointless to get swords and fight for him
– Jesus and his disciples shouldn’t fight against the enemies, but he should surrender himself and they should hand him over willingly as Christians believe he came to die for their sins willingly, salvation through fantasy, hallucination and by force
According to Christians, all sacrifices are holy but the crucifixion of Jesus is unholy incident and cursed one by God same as satan Galatians 3:13, Deut 21:23
The truth has come and falsehood has vanished, indeed falsehood is a vanish thing!
My Response:
I believe you are mistaken in your interpretation of the Bible verses you mention in your Opening Post.
When Jesus told his disciples to buy a sword if they did not have one, this shows that Jesus was not a pacifist but believed in the right of his disciples to self defense should that become necessary.
If you study the life and words and actions of Peter as recorded in the New Testament you will see he is often quick to act impulsively. When Peter cut off the ear of the high priest’s servant, Jesus rebuked Peter and healed the servant’s ear.
When you say,
“- Also if his disciples knew about the crucifixion and that he came to die for their sins, it’s pointless to get swords and fight for him”
you are correct.
But you are mistaken about the need and purpose of being prepared with personal weapons. They were not intended to defend Jesus, but to defend themselves against any attack against their persons.
Did you forget what else Jesus said on this occasion? Here is more of the account:
Mat 26:51 And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear.
Mat 26:52 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
Mat 26:53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Mat 26:54 But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
Mat 26:55 In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.
Mat 26:56 But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.
Matthew’s statement that “all the disciples forsook him and fled” must be understood in the light of what John recorded in his Gospel:
John 18:3 Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.
Joh 18:4 Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?
Joh 18:5 They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.
Joh 18:6 As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.
Joh 18:7 Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.
Joh 18:8 Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:
Joh 18:9 That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.
It is always necessary to compare Scripture with Scripture in order to arrive at a more accurate interpretation.
When the disciples fled, it was in response to the action and permission of Jesus, who stated, “if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way,” which the disciples promptly did.
Cross Reference Bible Study for Luke 22:36 from The Ultimate Cross Reference Treasury:
Luke 22:36
But now. FS121S4, +2Ki 4:29. T1861, Luk 9:3; Luk 10:3, Pro 17:3, Isa 48:10, Mat 10:22, 23, 24, 25, Joh 15:18, 19, 20, 21; Joh 16:33; Joh 17:15, 1Th 2:14, 15; 1Th 3:4, 1Pe 4:1.
take it. Luk 22:49, 50, 51, 1Co 4:11, 12, 2Co 4:16.
scrip. +Luk 22:35.
he that hath. Note: Wetstein well remarks, that these phrases contain nothing but a prediction of instant perils.
no sword. FS63I2, +Jos 3:3. Luk 22:38, *Num 31:3, Jdg 3:2, 2Sa 1:18, +*1Ch 5:22, *Neh 4:13, Psa 18:34, +*Pro 20:18, Joe 3:10, %+*Mat 5:39; Mat 10:34; Mat 26:51, %Joh 18:11; %Joh 18:36, Act 22:25, 26, 27, 28, 29; Act 23:23.
and buy one. +*Pro 22:3, 1Co 15:19; 1Co 15:32, 2Co 10:4, 5.