Luke 22:38, Two Swords: It Is Enough

And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.

//Just as Jesus is about to be captured and led into Jerusalem for his trial, he tells his disciples to sell their garments and buy swords. They reply that they have two swords already, and Jesus says that’s enough.

So what’s the story with these two swords? Why did Jesus make sure swords were available, only to never use them? We do read of Peter cutting off the ear of an opponent, but Jesus admonished Peter...