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Nuclear Unicorn

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4. Luke 22:35-38, NKJV
Fri Oct 30, 2015, 11:45 AM
Oct 2015
"And He said to them, "When I sent you without money bag, knapsack, and sandals, did you lack anything?"

So they said, "Nothing."

Then He said to them, "But now, he who has a money bag, let him take it, and likewise a knapsack; and he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one. For I say to you that this which is written must still be accomplished in Me: 'And He was numbered with the transgressors.' For the things concerning Me have an end."

So they said, "Lord, look, here are two swords."

And He said to them, "It is enough."


Jesus was speaking metaphorically but when they approached him with literal swords he did not tell them to disarm but that the 2 swords among their numbers was enough.

I think it means there is spiritual work to be done but their are real world concerns to attend to.

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