Luke Chapter 22 verse 36 Holy Bible

Ellicott's Commentary

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(36) He that hath a purse, let him take it.--The word for "purse" is the same as in Luke 10:4, where see Note. On "scrip," see Note on Matthew 10:10. If the words had stopped short of the "sword," we could have received their literal meaning without difficulty. They would have seemed to counsel the prudence which provides for want, instead of a simple trust, as before, in the providence of God, and so would have sanctioned all equitable forms of Church organisation and endowment. The mention of the "sword," however, introduces a new element of thought. Our Lord's words to Peter (Matthew 26:52) show that the disciples were not meant to use it in His defence. It is not likely that He would teach them to use it in their own, as they preached the gospel of the Kingdom. True teachers felt afterwards that the weapons of their warfare were not carnal (2Corinthians 10:4). What follows supplies a probable explanation. The Master knew that two of the disciples (Peter and another) had brought swords with them, and with that acceptance of the thoughts of others which we have so often traced, He sadly, and yet, as it were, with the gentle sympathy with which a man speaks to those who are children in age or character, conveyed His warnings in the form which met their fears and hopes. If they meant to trust in swords, a time was coming when they would sorely need them.Parallel Commentaries ...Greek“Now,νῦν (nyn)AdverbStrong's 3568: A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate.however,”Ἀλλὰ (Alla)ConjunctionStrong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.He toldΕἶπεν (Eipen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person SingularStrong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.them,αὐτοῖς (autois)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person PluralStrong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.“the [one]ὁ (ho)Article - Nominative Masculine SingularStrong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.withἔχων (echōn)Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine SingularStrong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.a purseβαλλάντιον (ballantion)Noun - Accusative Neuter SingularStrong's 905: A purse, money-bag. Probably remotely from ballo; a pouch.should take [it],ἀράτω (aratō)Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 3rd Person SingularStrong's 142: To raise, lift up, take away, remove. andκαὶ (kai)ConjunctionStrong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. likewiseὁμοίως (homoiōs)AdverbStrong's 3668: In like manner, similarly, in the same way, equally. Adverb from homoios; similarly.a bag;πήραν (pēran)Noun - Accusative Feminine SingularStrong's 4082: A sack, wallet for carrying provisions. Of uncertain affinity; a wallet or leather pouch for food.andκαὶ (kai)ConjunctionStrong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the [one]ὁ (ho)Article - Nominative Masculine SingularStrong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.withoutἔχων (echōn)Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine SingularStrong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.a swordμάχαιραν (machairan)Noun - Accusative Feminine SingularStrong's 3162: A sword. Probably feminine of a presumed derivative of mache; a knife, i.e. Dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment.should sellπωλησάτω (pōlēsatō)Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 3rd Person SingularStrong's 4453: To sell, exchange, barter. Probably ultimately from pelomai; to barter, i.e. To sell.hisαὐτοῦ (autou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person SingularStrong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.cloakἱμάτιον (himation)Noun - Accusative Neuter SingularStrong's 2440: A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress.andκαὶ (kai)ConjunctionStrong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. buy [one].ἀγορασάτω (agorasatō)Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 3rd Person SingularStrong's 59: To buy. From agora; properly, to go to market, i.e. to purchase; specially, to redeem.Jump to PreviousBag Belt Buy Cloak Coat Food Garment Likewise Manner Mantle Money Money-Bag Outer Purse Sack Scrip Sell Sword Wallet