[darek]

If I remember correctly there is a break keyword, but continue is missing. At least in Lua 5.1 which is still the most popular one.

[jay_kyburz]

You're right, apologies. I'm on LUA JIT.

[shakna]

Luajit should have the break statement (Compatibility is Lua 5.1 with some backports from 5.2, and a couple extensions).