More of the verse, for context… in case anyone actually thinks nonviolent Jesus (who can call down legions of angels, and rebuked his disciple for cutting off a servants ear) promoted using weapons…
“And let the one who has no sword sell his cloak and buy one. For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in me: And he was numbered with the transgressors.’
You beat me to it brother. This verse is often very miss used. It also says after that the disciples said Lord wr have 2 and Jesus says that is enough.
Jesus' statement was to show all involved that He knew what was about to happen and display that the disciples were thinking it was going to go down differently. Peter cutting off Malcus' ear is peak irony. The "Word of God" putting an end to violence and healing the receiving end of communication of an enemy shows His mercy and grace. Taking anyone's statements out of context can be halirious but a word of caution and digging is advised frens.
More of the verse, for context… in case anyone actually thinks nonviolent Jesus (who can call down legions of angels, and rebuked his disciple for cutting off a servants ear) promoted using weapons…
“And let the one who has no sword sell his cloak and buy one. For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in me: And he was numbered with the transgressors.’
You beat me to it brother. This verse is often very miss used. It also says after that the disciples said Lord wr have 2 and Jesus says that is enough.
Yup, two was enough. Much to the chagrin of gun collectors everywhere… storing up treasure and all that…
Jesus' statement was to show all involved that He knew what was about to happen and display that the disciples were thinking it was going to go down differently. Peter cutting off Malcus' ear is peak irony. The "Word of God" putting an end to violence and healing the receiving end of communication of an enemy shows His mercy and grace. Taking anyone's statements out of context can be halirious but a word of caution and digging is advised frens.