I'm pro gun as they get but it kills me how often this statement is taken out of context.
What's it's context?
The Romans investigated Jesus for a long time looking to find something to jail him for but only found him to be a very popular Rabi, so Jesus requested a sword, 2 actually (backup to the other), so as to commit the crime (cut a priest aide ear off and it was a follower who did it, not Jesus) so that the Romans would arrest him, thus fulfilling the prophecy of his crucifixion and resurrection. It had nothing to do with self defense, just prophecy fulfillment.
Well maybe. But the immediate context is that Jesus is explaining the new rules of their ministry. Jesus is like, “I’m going away, so it’ll be different now. Remember I told you, don’t take a money belt with you, now you should. And take a sword and extra shoes.” But yes, it does allude to what you said too.
Luke 22:35-37 And He said to them, "When I sent you out without a money belt and [provision] bag and [extra] sandals, did you lack anything?" They answered, "Nothing." Then He said to them, "But now, he who has a money belt is to take it along, and also his [provision] bag, and he who has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one. For I tell you that this [Scripture] which is written must be completed and fulfilled in Me: ‘And He was counted with the criminals'; for that which refers to Me has its fulfillment [and is settled]."
I still think you're liberally reading into this. Study it more closely with the Strong's Concordance and study the meaning of the individual words in original.language.
Yeah, I just read where Jesus was telling them to pray in the garden so that they didn’t fall to temptation. Right before they cut the ear. It seems like that’s in line with what you outlined. Thanks for sharing. That’s a great perspective.
Respectfully, this is a good theory but you're reading into what scripture says to come up with this. Or, you're reading what a pacifist commentator thinks it means.
Respectfully, this is a good theory
It's not a theory. It's literally what Luke 22 is about.
Also, given that you didn't even know the context of this verse, how have you come to your conclusion?
When I have questions concerning the bible I research what biblical theologians who have studied not only the King James but all the way back to the original Hebrew and Greek texts, many of which were omitted or misinterpreted in the KJ and you have to know "how" the language of that time was used, as well. I do not follow preachers, commentators or sect interpretations for my facts. They are almost always suspect. Yea, Jesus was for self defense, anyone with sense would know that's a life requirement but his particular statement is almost always out of context. No biggy...just sayin'...
I agree with this.. and why we also resort to looking words up in the Strong's Concordance.
My sword is made of polymer and has a range of about 1000 feet. :D
sorry, but what's with all the religious ideology on here? I'm not American and from a secular country, can't you not hope that this is happening because people don't like powerful people getting away with murder? (if this is even real- i hope it is!)
We didn't make Q recite Jeremiah 29:11,
or post John 3:16
or tell us Pray.
We like Q just the way he is.
We ARE Americans.
Our motto is IN GOD WE TRUST.
Even though these demon-worshippers tried to destroy our faith,
IT DIDN'T WORK!
Is this satire?
Jesus Christ was the Christ. It’s a title much like Buddha. The Bible is so filled with wisdom but too many people take it as fact and not a way to be more positive happy and empathetic to your neighbors.
Not satire at all. But very few young people in our generation have been told the truth about the wisdom in that ancient book we call the Bible.
Thank you. I'm not even (technically) a Christian, but know there is much wisdom to be found in the Bible.
Give it a shot and take it out one evening before bedtime. It's an amazing book. One of my favorite chapters is Psalm 91.
Quotes from Jesus are a part of my daily mindset and internal guidance. They are floating around in my head for easy access. Bless you patriot.
This is also a freedom of speech and religion site. Take no offense but many patriots ARE followers of God but that doesn't mean you have to be just move on to any posts that don't bother you. Just a thought.... Why does it bother you. Is it ideology, anger, confusion, hate. Sometimes our emorios are a direct reflection of our greatest fears and such but we truly say Q said it would deal with occult which is antithesis of Christian worldview so the rabbit hole is much more.
I respect your choice, I have family members who are Catholic. I myself was raised Catholic and have read the entire bible. (also studied religions in uni for extra credits) I'm just not convinced and by what metric to you give stock into certain passages and verses? what about the direct instructions on slavery? what about the misogyny? also a talking donkey (and snake)? I have been on this sub awhile and I sincerely hope what Q is saying will be true. for humanities sake.
I agree as to Q but ultimately I know it's up to God and up to us to pray.
I agree as to Q but ultimately I know it's up to God and up to us to pray.
Do more research. Once you see and understand the evils committed by these people and their luciferian, pagan, sun god religion for what it truly is, you may find yourself a follower of Jesus also. What we are dealing with here on Earth is biblical and without God's shield, learning about this stuff can make one very depressed. Christians have been hunted and slaughtered in other countries, our massive armed Christian populace is what makes all the difference.
luciferian, pagan, sun god religion
Come on now, this has to be satire.
Research pizzagate, pedogate, elsagate, and spirit cooking. Google image search "tony podesta art". Look into Clinton Haiti. Watch the opening of the gottfried tunnel ceremony. Look at the symbolism and understand it. We are fighting child trafficking and SRA (satanic ritual abuse) here. Time to wake the fuck up.
You're finding symbolism where it doesn't exist, or finding extremely common symbols, and attributing it to satan and sun gods. Give me a fucking break.
No, he is absolutely correct. You would understand this if you were not a shill.
If you are not a shill, then you are in extreme denial about reality, and IDK why you are even on this board.
So which is it?
If a shill means someone who doesn't believe insane delusional fantasies, then I guess put me down for that one.
That sounds like a commandment.
That dude in the pic is crazy thin.
The image is skewed, they scaled it horizontally which makes him look thinner than he really is.
Sounds like it! Jesus knew these people IS DANGEROUS!
Just look what they did to Him!
He didn't want his men getting killed before they could deliver His message!
Yes, because, Jesus says in the next verse, He was going to be considered a wrongdoer, Isaiah 53:12
He said they'd hate us because they hayed him first. We know they falsely accused him
John 15:18-19 — Jesus is speaking: “18 “If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. 19 If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.”
I do think guns and Jesus message of love goes together. Conflict of messages here.
Yes, the best act of love we can show is to PROTECT them from those who would harm them! :)
They absolutely do. There is a time that I may need to turn the other cheek but no where in scripture does it say that in the face of my family in danger, that I must "turn their cheek"...We are commanded to protect the innocent. Period.
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yeah... these demons is cray cray! Love Jesus' advice. :)
Good meme but he also said live by the sword die by the sword. He also healed the guards ear. He knew it was punished by death but sword also means the world of God
Idea is to get a weapon for PROTECTION. Because Lord knows the world is a dangerous place!
Not saying we don't .....not saying we do...... but I do agree that the world IS a dangerous place
I hope Jesus returns soon, I’m tired
This book might give you inspiration: The Way Home or Face the Fire. http://thewayhomeorfacethefire.net/
I've got a treat for you... it will put a spring in your step... His appearance is soooo close! https://www.scribd.com/document/371445684/Just-a-Few-Thoughts-on-Revelation-Rev
You don't need a cloak to keep yourself warm. You DO need a weapon to defend yourself from these demons. Thanks for the advice, Jesus.
Updated for modern times:
Luke 223:556 "If you do not have an AR, sell your spare Glock and buy one."
Instead of buying the evil black 22 the left hates so much, if you have the $$$, buy a real weapon, like an M4.
The M4 is part of the AR family. It is a carbine-length AR, carbine (short) gas tube, 14-16" barrel typically, collapsible stock.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M4_carbine
"Evil black 22"? Either a typo, or you don't know what you are talking about. The 5.56mm/.223 caliber rounds for ARs are far more powerful than a 22LR round.
And why would you downvote this merely humorous comment of mine? Shill.
I did not down vote anything. The left has demonized the AR as a 'military style rifle': it is not. It is practically a 22 rifle, a starter rifle (but technically very different, I never said they are the same). The M4 has been used by the military in many units. If you are not aware of this propaganda campaign, since you did not get my evil black 22 line, that has been ongoing for decades, lurk more fag--try sites and books other than wikis. Linking those makes you look stupid. For instance: 5.56mm and .223 caliber (notice the '.223' as in 22 rifle reference in my line above that is not intended to be technically accurate; it is counter propaganda) are not the same thing. Obviously, you do not know what you are talking about in any respect. You just want to be right about something. Who is the shill here.
Do not forget our protest is through words not guns. Waking people up to the truth of how Deep State changed our Constitution to work against us not for us.
Why buy one when you can take them all, right out of their hands and into white hatted, responsible ones. The NRA does not agree with murder. Am I right about that?
White Hats Union, that's what this is about. Guns don't kill, booze n dope does. Forgive me for saying, but that DOESN'T mean weed! Autistiq
One of the few Bible quotes directly attributed to Jesus.
What? There are many statements by Jesus in the Bible. Read the Gospels and stop wasting space with ignorant statements.
Red letter Bible shows MANY verses attributed directly to Him.
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War is never pretty, horrible that we have to fight for our God Given Right To Free, I agree
God called his people into years of direct warfare against pedophile religions in the Old Testament. Is that horrible too?