Luke 14:31

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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?

Cross References

1 Kings 20:11

Ahab then answered, “Benhadad, don't boast before the fighting even begins. Wait and see if you live through it.”

Job 41:8

Wrestle with it just once— that will be the end.

Proverbs 20:18

Be sure you have sound advice before making plans or starting a war.

Proverbs 25:8

before you sue someone, or you might lose your case and be embarrassed.

Luke 14:30

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

Luke 14:32

If he thinks he won't be able to defend himself, he will send messengers and ask for peace while the other king is still a long way off.