Luke 14:29

Lest that after he hath laide the foundation, and is not able to performe it, all that behold it, begin to mocke him,

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In The King James Version

Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,

In Context

28For which of you minding to builde a towre, sitteth not downe before, and counteth the cost, whether hee haue sufficient to performe it,

30Saying, This man began to builde, and was not able to make an end?

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Cross References

Matthew 27:40And saying, Thou that destroyest ye Temple, and buildest it in three dayes, saue thy selfe: if thou be ye Sonne of God, come downe from ye crosse.

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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