Devine Scripture

Luke 14:31

Luke chapter 14 · verse 31 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Or what king, as he goeth to encounter another king in war, will not sit down first and take counsel whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Or what king, as he goeth to encounter another king in war, will not sit down first and take counsel whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?

Context

v.30saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.

v.31This passage

v.32Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and asketh conditions of peace.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 25:8

    Go not forth hastily to strive, Lestthou know notwhat to do in the end thereof, When thy neighbor hath put thee to shame.

  • Proverbs 20:18

    Every purpose is established by counsel; And by wise guidance make thou war.

  • 2 Kings 18:20

    Thou sayest (but they are but vain words), There is counsel and strength for the war. Now on whom dost thou trust, that thou hast rebelled against me?

  • 1 Kings 20:11

    And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell him, Let not him that girdeth on his armor boast himself as he that putteth it off.