Luke 14:30

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

They will say, “You started building, but could not finish the job.”

Cross References

Matthew 7:27

The rain poured down, the rivers flooded, and the winds blew and beat against that house. Finally, it fell with a crash.

Luke 14:29

Otherwise, you will start building the tower, but not be able to finish. Then everyone who sees what is happening will laugh at you.

Luke 14:31

What will a king do if he has only ten thousand soldiers to defend himself against a king who is about to attack him with twenty thousand soldiers? Before he goes out to battle, won't he first sit down and decide if he can win?

Hebrews 10:38

The people God accepts will live because of their faith. But he isn't pleased with anyone who turns back.”

Hebrews 6:11

We wish that each of you would always be eager to show how strong and lasting your hope really is.

2 John 1:8

So be sure not to lose what we have worked for. If you do, you won't be given your full reward.