Luke 14:31

A Conservative Version

Or what king going to encounter another king in war, will not, having first sat down, consult whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand?

Cross References

Proverbs 20:18

Every purpose is established by counsel, and by wise guidance make thou war.

Proverbs 25:8

Go not forth hastily to strive. What will thou do in the end of it when thy neighbor has put thee to shame?

1 Kings 20:11

And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell him, Let not him who girds on [his armor] boast himself as he who puts it off.

Luke 14:30

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

Luke 14:32

And if not, while he is still far off, having sent a delegation, he asks the things about peace.

Job 41:8

Lay thy hand upon him. Remember the battle, and do so no more.