Luke 22:38

22:38 So ¹  they said, “Look, Lord, here are two swords.” ²  Then he told them, “It is enough.” ³ 

Luke 22:49

22:49 When ⁴  those who were around him saw what was about to happen, they said, “Lord, should ⁵  we use our swords?” ⁶ 

¹ tn Here δέ (de) has been translated as “so” to indicate the implied result of Jesus’ comments about obtaining swords.

² sn Here are two swords. The disciples mistakenly took Jesus to mean that they should prepare for armed resistance, something he will have to correct in 22:50-51.

³ sn It is enough. The disciples’ misunderstanding caused Jesus to terminate the discussion.

⁴ tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.

⁵ tn The direct question using “if” in Greek is not unusual (BDF §440.3).

⁶ sn “Should we use our swords?” The disciples’ effort to defend Jesus recalls Luke 22:35-38. One individual did not wait for the answer.