Luke 22:38
New International Version
The disciples said, “See, Lord, here are two swords.” “That’s enough!” he replied.

New Living Translation
“Look, Lord,” they replied, “we have two swords among us.” “That’s enough,” he said.

English Standard Version
And they said, “Look, Lord, here are two swords.” And he said to them, “It is enough.”

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

Berean Literal Bible
And they said, "Lord, behold, here are two swords." And He said to them, "It is enough."

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

New King James Version
So they said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” And He said to them, “It is enough.”

New American Standard Bible
They said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” And He said to them, “It is enough.”

NASB 1995
They said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” And He said to them, “It is enough.”

NASB 1977
And they said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” And He said to them, “It is enough.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And they said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” And He said to them, “It is enough.”

Amplified Bible
They said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” And He said to them, “It is enough.”

Christian Standard Bible
“Lord,” they said, “look, here are two swords.” “That is enough! ” he told them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Lord,” they said, “look, here are two swords.” “Enough of that!” He told them.

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

Contemporary English Version
The disciples said, "Lord, here are two swords!" "Enough of that!" Jesus replied.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The disciples said, "Lord, look! Here are two swords!" Then Jesus said to them, "That's enough!"

Good News Translation
The disciples said, "Look! Here are two swords, Lord!" "That is enough!" he replied.

International Standard Version
So they said, "Lord, look! Here are two swords." He answered them, "Enough of that!"

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

NET Bible
So they said, "Look, Lord, here are two swords." Then he told them, "It is enough."

New Heart English Bible
They said, "Lord, look, here are two swords." He said to them, "That is enough."

Webster's Bible Translation
And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said to them, It is enough.

Weymouth New Testament
"Master, here are two swords," they exclaimed. "That is enough," He replied.

World English Bible
They said, “Lord, behold, here are two swords.” He said to them, “That is enough.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they said, “Lord, behold, here [are] two swords”; and He said to them, “It is sufficient.”

Berean Literal Bible
And they said, "Lord, behold, here are two swords." And He said to them, "It is enough."

Young's Literal Translation
And they said, 'Sir, lo, here are two swords;' and he said to them, 'It is sufficient.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And they said, Lord, behold, two swords here. And he said to them, It is enough.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But they said: Lord, behold here are two swords. And he said to them, It is enough.

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

New American Bible
Then they said, “Lord, look, there are two swords here.” But he replied, “It is enough!”

New Revised Standard Version
They said, “Lord, look, here are two swords.” He replied, “It is enough.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they said to him, Our Lord, behold here are two swords. He said to them, That is enough.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they were saying to him, 'Our Lord, behold, here are two swords.' He said to them, 'They are enough.'
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they said: Lord, behold, here are two swords. He said to them: It is enough.

Godbey New Testament
And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And He said to them, It is sufficient.

Haweis New Testament
Then they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords, and he said to them, It is enough.

Mace New Testament
Lord, said they, you see, we have two swords, he reply'd, that's enough.

Weymouth New Testament
"Master, here are two swords," they exclaimed. "That is enough," He replied.

Worrell New Testament
And they said, "Lord, behold, here are two swords." And He said to them, "It is enough."

Worsley New Testament
And they said, Lord, behold here are two swords. And He said unto them, It is enough.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial
37For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in Me: ‘And He was numbered with the transgressors.’ For what is written about Me is reaching its fulfillment.” 38So they said, “Look, Lord, here are two swords.” “That is enough,” He answered. 39Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him.…

Cross References
Matthew 26:51-52
At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. / “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.

John 18:10-11
Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. / “Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?”

Isaiah 53:12
Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors.

Zechariah 13:7
Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones.

Matthew 10:34
Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.

John 18:36
Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world; if it were, My servants would fight to prevent My arrest by the Jews. But now My kingdom is not of this realm.”

2 Corinthians 10:3-4
For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. / The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.

Ephesians 6:12-17
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. / Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand. / Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed, ...

Romans 13:12
The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.

Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

1 Peter 4:1
Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin.

Revelation 13:10
“If anyone is destined for captivity, into captivity he will go; if anyone is to die by the sword, by the sword he must be killed.” Here is a call for the perseverance and faith of the saints.

Psalm 44:6
For I do not trust in my bow, nor does my sword save me.

Psalm 149:6
May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a double-edged sword in their hands,

Jeremiah 48:10
Cursed is the one who is remiss in doing the work of the LORD, and cursed is he who withholds his sword from bloodshed.


Treasury of Scripture

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

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Matthew 26:52-54
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…

John 18:36
Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

2 Corinthians 10:3,4
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: …

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Luke 22
1. The leaders conspire against Jesus.
3. Satan prepares Judas to betray him.
7. The apostles prepare the Passover.
19. Jesus institutes his holy supper;
21. covertly foretells of the traitor;
24. rebukes the rest of his apostles from ambition;
31. assures Peter his faith should not fail;
34. and yet he should deny him thrice.
39. He prays in the mount, and sweats blood;
47. is betrayed with a kiss;
50. he heals Malchus' ear;
54. he is thrice denied by Peter;
63. shamefully abused;
66. and confesses himself to be the Son of God.














So they said
This phrase indicates a response from the disciples to Jesus. The Greek word used here is "εἶπαν" (eipan), which is a form of the verb "λέγω" (lego), meaning "to say" or "to speak." This response is part of a dialogue, showing the disciples' immediate reaction to Jesus' earlier instructions. It reflects their literal understanding of Jesus' metaphorical teaching about preparedness and the coming trials.

Look, Lord
The word "Look" is translated from the Greek "ἰδού" (idou), an imperative that means "behold" or "see." It is often used to draw attention to something significant. The disciples are eager to show Jesus that they have understood His instruction, albeit in a literal sense. The term "Lord" is "Κύριε" (Kyrie) in Greek, a title of respect and recognition of Jesus' authority and divinity. This acknowledgment of Jesus as "Lord" underscores their reverence and submission to Him.

here are two swords
The phrase "here are" is translated from the Greek "ὧδε" (hode), meaning "here" or "in this place." The disciples present the swords as tangible evidence of their readiness. The word "swords" is "μάχαιραι" (machairai) in Greek, referring to short swords or large knives used for defense. Historically, swords were common tools for protection and symbolized readiness for conflict. The mention of "two swords" suggests a misunderstanding of Jesus' earlier metaphorical teaching about spiritual preparedness, as they focus on physical weapons.

That is enough
Jesus' response, "ἱκανόν ἐστιν" (hikanon estin), can be interpreted in several ways. The word "ἱκανόν" (hikanon) means "sufficient" or "adequate." Jesus' statement may indicate that two swords are sufficient for the immediate context, or it could be a gentle rebuke, suggesting that the disciples have misunderstood His teaching. From a spiritual perspective, Jesus emphasizes that reliance on physical weapons is not the essence of His mission or the Kingdom of God.

He answered
The Greek word for "answered" is "εἶπεν" (eipen), another form of "λέγω" (lego), indicating a response or reply. Jesus' answer is concise and leaves room for reflection. It highlights His role as a teacher who often uses situations to impart deeper spiritual truths. His response invites the disciples to consider the true nature of the spiritual battle they are about to face, which requires faith and reliance on God rather than physical weapons.

(38) Behold, here are two swords.--Peter, we find, had one (John 18:10); we can only conjecture who had the other. Possibly, Andrew; possibly, one of "the sons of thunder."

It is enough.--Here again there is a touch of grave irony. The "two swords" were enough, and more than enough, for Him who did not mean them to use the swords at all. The word for "enough" may be noted as used far more often by St. Luke than in the other Gospels. The mystical interpretation which sees in the two swords the symbol of the spiritual and temporal authority committed to St. Peter, and to the Pope as his successor, stands on a level with that which finds the relations of the Church and the State foreshadowed in the "two great lights" of Genesis 1:16. Both are simply the dreams of a diseased fancy, and find their fit home at last in the limbo of vanities.

Verse 38. - And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough. As so often, the disciples took their Master's words with curious literalness, and, as a reply, produced two swords, as if these two poor weapons could help them in the coming times of sore need. If they were to stand firm in the long trial-season which lay before them, they must surely provide themselves with very different weapons to these; their arms in the campaign of the future must be forged in no earthly workshop. But our Lord sadly declined then to enter into further explanation. His meaning would be all clear to them soon, so he closed the dialogue with the words, "It is enough." This verse was curiously perverted in the famous Bull of Pope Boniface VIII., "Unam sanctam," to prove his possession of both secular and spiritual power: "Dicentibus apostolis, ecce gladii duo, in Ecclesia scilicet, quum apostoli loquereutur, non respondit Dominus nimis esse, sed satis... Uterque ergo in potestate est Ecclesiae, spiritualis scilicet gladius et materialis."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
So
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

they said,
εἶπαν (eipan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“Look,
ἰδοὺ (idou)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 2400: See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!

Lord,
Κύριε (Kyrie)
Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

here [are]
ὧδε (hōde)
Adverb
Strong's 5602: From an adverb form of hode; in this same spot, i.e. Here or hither.

two
δύο (dyo)
Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'.

swords.”
μάχαιραι (machairai)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3162: A sword. Probably feminine of a presumed derivative of mache; a knife, i.e. Dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment.

“That is
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

enough,”
Ἱκανόν (Hikanon)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2425: From hiko; competent, i.e. Ample or fit.

He answered.
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.


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