49 When Jesus' followers saw what was going to happen, they said, "Lord, should we strike with our swords?"
49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?
49 And when those who were around him saw what would follow, they said, "Lord, shall we strike with the sword?"
49 When those with him saw what was happening, they said, "Master, shall we fight?"
49 When those around Him saw what was going to happen, they said to Him, "Lord, shall we strike with the sword?"
49 When the other disciples saw what was about to happen, they exclaimed, "Lord, should we fight? We brought the swords!"
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 22:49
Commentary on Luke 22:47-53
(Read Luke 22:47-53)
Nothing can be a greater affront or grief to the Lord Jesus, than to be betrayed by those who profess to be his followers, and say that they love him. Many instances there are, of Christ's being betrayed by those who, under the form of godliness, fight against the power of it. Jesus here gave an illustrious example of his own rule of doing good to those that hate us, as afterwards he did of praying for those that despitefully use us. Corrupt nature warps our conduct to extremes; we should seek for the Lord's direction before we act in difficult circumstances. Christ was willing to wait for his triumphs till his warfare was accomplished, and we must be so too. But the hour and the power of darkness were short, and such the triumphs of the wicked always will be.