Luke 14:32

Else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an embassy, and asketh conditions of peace.

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In The King James Version

Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.

In Context

31Or what king, setting out to give battle to another king, will not first sit down and consider whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?

33So likewise, whoever of you doth not forsake all that he hath, cannot be my disciple.

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Cross References

Job 40:9Hast thou an arm like God's? Or canst thou thunder with thy voice like him?

Luke 12:58When thou art going with thine adversary at law to the magistrate, take pains, while on the way, to be released by him; lest he drag thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.

James 4:6but he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, “God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.”

Matthew Henry on Luke 14:26-35

The Necessity of Self-denial. 25 And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, 26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. 27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. 28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? 29 Lest haply, after… Read the whole commentary →

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