Luke 14:31

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

‘Or what king, going to war against another king, will not first sit down and decide if he is able with ten thousand to oppose the one who comes against him with twenty thousand?

Cross References

Proverbs 20:18

Finalise plans with counsel, and wage war with sound guidance.

Proverbs 25:8

Don’t take a matter to court hastily. Otherwise, what will you do afterwards if your opponent  humiliates you?

1 Kings 20:11

The king of Israel answered, ‘Say this: “Don’t let the one who puts on his armour boast  like the one who takes it off.” ’

Luke 14:30

saying, “This man started to build and wasn’t able to finish.”

Luke 14:32

If not, while the other is still far off, he sends a delegation and asks for terms of peace.

Job 41:8

Lay a  hand on him. You will remember the battle and never repeat it!