38. — Lord, behold, here are two swords.] The disciples, understanding their Master to mean literally that they should arm themselves for their defence, said to Him, "Here are two swords:" but Jesus, who really meant only to signify to them the greatness of their approaching distress and temptations, and to warn them against surprise, replied, "It is enough;" ye need not trouble yourselves for any more weapons of this nature for your defence. Dr. S. Clarke. — It is enough.] This He said, as no use was to be made of them. Bp. Pearce. 40. — at the place,] The garden of Gethsemane. 41. — kneeled down,] This marked the greater earnestness: the Jews usually stood when they prayed. Grotine.