Luke 14:31

Free Bible Version

What king goes to war with another king without first sitting down with his advisors to work out whether he and his ten thousand can defeat the one marching against him with twenty thousand?

Cross References

1 Kings 20:11

The king of Israel replied, “Tell him this: A man putting on his armor should not brag like one who is taking it off.”

Job 41:8

If you were to grab hold of it, imagine the battle you would have! You wouldn't do that again!

Proverbs 20:18

With sound advice, plans are successful; if you're going to war, make sure you have good guidance.

Proverbs 25:8

don't rush to take legal action, for what are you going to do in the end when your neighbor shows you're wrong and humiliates you?

Luke 14:30

‘Look at him: he started building but he couldn't finish.’

Luke 14:32

If he can't, he'll send representatives to ask for peace while the other king is still a long way off.