Quote:
Originally Posted by Teds89IROC
in the new testament, Jesus told the disciples in the last hours with them "But now, he who has a money bag, let him take it, and likewise a sack; and he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one" back then the sword was the best weapon available. Later was the incident where peter cut off the ear of the servant and Jesus told him to put the sword by his side. He only said this because the swords were to protect their own mortal life, not Jesus' because his will was to die for our sins.
|
this was a figurative speech. Christ only spoke of a "spiritual" means of confronting an enemy. when Peter cut off the soldiers ear, Christ did not condone it, He rather retorted and said "enough!" the apostles were unable to grasp this. with the benefit of hindsight, we understand what Christ was saying because He did not condone the use of the sword when the soldiers came to subdue Jesus in Gethsemane. it's confusing indeed, but it all makes sense if you think of it in terms of figurative language.