- Sep 18, 2017
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I've always been confused by these things said by Jesus.
“You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.39 But I tell you, don’t resist an evildoer. On the contrary, if anyone slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.40 As for the one who wants to sue you and take away your shirt, let him have your coat as well (Matthew 5:38-40).
Then he said to them, “But now, whoever has a money-bag should take it, and also a traveling bag. And whoever doesn’t have a sword should sell his robe and buy one (Luke 22:36).
Then Jesus told him, “Put your sword back in its place because all who take up the sword will perish by the sword (Matthew 26:52).
The one about buying a sword seems really off compared to the others. Furthermore, John The Baptist was highly praised by Jesus, and he was fine with baptizing soldiers and them remaining soldiers.
“You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.39 But I tell you, don’t resist an evildoer. On the contrary, if anyone slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.40 As for the one who wants to sue you and take away your shirt, let him have your coat as well (Matthew 5:38-40).
Then he said to them, “But now, whoever has a money-bag should take it, and also a traveling bag. And whoever doesn’t have a sword should sell his robe and buy one (Luke 22:36).
Then Jesus told him, “Put your sword back in its place because all who take up the sword will perish by the sword (Matthew 26:52).
The one about buying a sword seems really off compared to the others. Furthermore, John The Baptist was highly praised by Jesus, and he was fine with baptizing soldiers and them remaining soldiers.