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Luke 22:35

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 22:35 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he said unto them, When I sent you forth without purse, and wallet, and shoes, lacked ye anything? And they said, Nothing.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he said unto them, When I sent you forth without purse, and wallet, and shoes, lacked ye anything? And they said, Nothing.
Luke 22:35 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
32but I made supplication for thee, that thy faith fail not; and do thou, when once thou hast turned again, establish thy brethren.
33And he said unto him, Lord, with thee I am ready to go both to prison and to death.
34And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, until thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.
35And he said unto them, When I sent you forth without purse, and wallet, and shoes, lacked ye anything? And they said, Nothing.
36And he said unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise a wallet; and he that hath none, let him sell his cloak, and buy a sword.
37For I say unto you, that this which is written must be fulfilled in me, And he was reckoned with transgressors: for that which concerneth me hath fulfilment.
38And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he said unto them, etc.] To the disciples, as the Persic version reads; not to Peter only, but to them all: when I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes; without the necessaries of life, without proper accommodations for a journey, without provisions, or money, to buy any with: so aneu balantiou, “without a purse”, is, by the Scholiast on Aristophanes f663, interpreted by aneu arguriou kai dapanhv, “without money and expense”: Christ here refers to his mission of them in (<401005>Matthew 10:5,9,10) lacked ye any thing? any of the common blessings of life, food to eat, or raiment to wear? and they said, nothing; they lacked nothing at all; wherever they came, they had friendly…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“But now--that you are going forth not as before on a temporary mission, provided for without purse or scrip, but into scenes of continued and severe trial, your methods must be different; for purse and scrip will now be needed for support, and the usual means of defense.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“When I sent you ... - See the notes at Matthew 10:9-10. Lacked ye ... - Did you want anything? Did not God fully provide for you? He refers to this to convince them that his words were true; that their past experience should lead them to put confidence in him and in God. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“When I sent you - lacked ye any thing - Were ye not borne above all want and danger? Luke 22:36”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“When: Luk 9:3, Luk 10:4; Mat 10:9, Mat 10:10; Mar 6:8, Mar 6:9 lacked: Luk 12:29-31; Gen 48:15; Deu 8:2, Deu 8:3, Deu 8:16; Psa 23:1, Psa 34:9, Psa 34:10, Psa 37:3; Mat 6:31-33 Luke 22:36”
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