Luke 14:28 Parallel Translations

"Suppose you want to build a tower. You would first sit down and figure out what it costs. Then you would see if you have enough money to finish it.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

ASV:

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, whether he have wherewith to complete it?

BBE:

For which of you, desiring to put up a tower, does not first give much thought to the price, if he will have enough to make it complete?

DBY:

For which of you, desirous of building a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, if he have what is needed to complete it;

ERV:

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, whether he have wherewith to complete it?

WEY:

"Which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not sit down first and calculate the cost, asking if he has the means to finish it? --

WBS:

For which of you intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he hath sufficient to finish it?

WEB:

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doesn't first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it?

YLT:

'For who of you, willing to build a tower, doth not first, having sat down, count the expence, whether he have the things for completing?

Luke 14:28 Cross References

XREF:

Luke 14:27 "Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.

Luke 14:29 "Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who observe it begin to ridicule him, (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

14:28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, {e} sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have [sufficient] to finish [it]?
(e) At home, and calculates all his costs before he begins the work.

PNT:

14:28-33 Sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost? This calculation of what any enterprise or step will require before entering upon it is the part of wisdom. So, too, a disciple of Christ should count the cost. It is well to understand that every obstacle to the service of Christ must be given up.

WES:

14:28 And which of you intending to build a tower - That is, and whoever of you intends to follow me, let him first seriously weigh these things.

MHC:

14:25-35 Though the disciples of Christ are not all crucified, yet they all bear their cross, and must bear it in the way of duty. Jesus bids them count upon it, and then consider of it. Our Saviour explains this by two similitudes; the former showing that we must consider the expenses of our religion; the latter, that we must consider the perils of it. Sit down and count the cost; consider it will cost the mortifying of sin, even the most beloved lusts. The proudest and most daring sinner cannot stand against God, for who knows the power of his anger? It is our interest to seek peace with him, and we need not send to ask conditions of peace, they are offered to us, and are highly to our advantage. In some way a disciple of Christ will be put to the trial. May we seek to be disciples indeed, and be careful not to grow slack in our profession, or afraid of the cross; that we may be the good salt of the earth, to season those around us with the savour of Christ.

CONC:

Asking Build Building Calculate Complete Completing Cost Count Counteth Desiring Desirous Doesn't Estimate Expense Finish Intending Money Needed Price Sat Sit Sitteth Sufficient Tower Wants Wherewith Whether Willing

Build Building Calculate Complete Cost Count Counteth Desiring Desirous Enough Expense Finish First Intending Means Money Needed Price Sat Sit Sitteth Sufficient Suppose Thought Tower Wants Wherewith Whether Willing

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