Luke 22:38

"For I tell you that this which is written must still be fulfilled in me: ‘He was counted with transgressors.’ For that which concerns me is being fulfilled.”"

Key Reflection

In Luke 22:38, Jesus cites a passage from Isaiah (53:12) to underscore the fulfillment of prophecy in his own suffering and death. The verse emphasizes that Jesus is willingly embracing his role as the suffering servant who would be "counted with transgressors," highlighting the profound significance of his sacrifice for humanity. This act aligns with broader biblical themes, where the Messiah's mission involves bearing the sins of others and enduring persecution—ideas deeply rooted in both prophetic literature and the overall narrative arc of salvation history.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 38. Are two swords. The Galileans, it is said, often went armed. The Essenes did so also. The reason was that the country was full of robbers and wild beasts, and it was necessary to carry, in their travels, some means of defence. It seems that the disciples followed the customs of the country, and had with them them some means of defence, though they had but two swords among the twelve. It is enough. It is difficult to understand this.

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