Luke 22:37-39
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
37 For I tell you that this scripture must be fulfilled in me, namely, ‘He was counted among the wicked’; and indeed what is written about me is coming to fulfillment.”(A) 38 Then they said, “Lord, look, there are two swords here.” But he replied, “It is enough!”[a]
The Agony in the Garden.(B) 39 Then going out he went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him.
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- 22:38 It is enough!: the farewell discourse ends abruptly with these words of Jesus spoken to the disciples when they take literally what was intended as figurative language about being prepared to face the world’s hostility.
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