Jesus' command to his disciples to put away their sword, as those who take the...
CRS
WAEC 2023
Jesus' command to his disciples to put away their sword, as those who take the sword will perish by the sword implies that
- A. violence begets violence
- B. violence should be a last resort
- C. there is a curse on those who use the sword
- D. Christianity condone violence.
Correct Answer: A. violence begets violence
Explanation
The command Put your sword back into its place. For all who take the sword will perish by the sword (Matthew 26:52) by Jesus implies that violence begets violence. It suggests that engaging in violence tends to perpetuate a cycle of violence and retaliation. He is trying to warn about the destructive consequences of relying on the sword or violence as a means of resolving conflicts.
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