Luke 22:35
And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αὐτοῖς
unto them
G846
αὐτοῖς
unto them
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
3 of 19
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ἀπέστειλα
I sent
G649
ἀπέστειλα
I sent
Strong's:
G649
Word #:
5 of 19
set apart, i.e., (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
9 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
11 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ὑποδημάτων
shoes
G5266
ὑποδημάτων
shoes
Strong's:
G5266
Word #:
12 of 19
something bound under the feet, i.e., a shoe or sandal
μή
G3361
μή
Strong's:
G3361
Word #:
13 of 19
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
ὑστερήσατε
lacked ye
G5302
ὑστερήσατε
lacked ye
Strong's:
G5302
Word #:
15 of 19
to be later, i.e., (by implication) to be inferior; generally, to fall short (be deficient)
οἱ
G3588
οἱ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
16 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Luke 10:4Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.Psalms 37:3Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.Psalms 23:1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.Luke 9:3And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.Genesis 48:15And he blessed Joseph, and said, God, before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac did walk, the God which fed me all my life long unto this day,Deuteronomy 8:16Who fed thee in the wilderness with manna, which thy fathers knew not, that he might humble thee, and that he might prove thee, to do thee good at thy latter end;
Historical Context
Ancient Near Eastern hospitality customs obligated communities to provide for traveling teachers and prophets. Jesus's initial sending of the Twelve capitalized on this cultural practice while teaching dependence on God. During Jesus's Galilean ministry, the disciples enjoyed relative safety and support from sympathetic Jewish communities. This security would soon evaporate.
Questions for Reflection
- How does rehearsing God's past faithfulness in your life strengthen your faith for current challenges?
- What specific provisions or protections has God given you when you've stepped out in faith-based obedience?
- Why is it important to remember seasons of God's tangible blessing when entering seasons of suffering or trial?
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Analysis & Commentary
When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing—Jesus recalls the earlier mission (Luke 9:3, 10:4) when the disciples traveled with no provisions, depending entirely on God's provision through others' hospitality. Their unanimous answer, Nothing, testified to God's faithfulness. This establishes the context for the jarring instruction that follows.
The question prompts the disciples to remember God's past provision as foundation for trusting Him through coming trials. Recalling God's faithfulness strengthens faith for future testing. The principle endures: God's track record of provision in the past gives confidence for present and future needs, even when circumstances seem to contradict His care.