Luke 14:29

New American Bible - revised edition

Otherwise, after laying the foundation and finding himself unable to finish the work the onlookers should laugh at him

Cross References

Matthew 27:40

and saying, “You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself, if you are the Son of God, [and] come down from the cross!”

Luke 14:28

Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough for its completion?

Luke 14:30

and say, ‘This one began to build but did not have the resources to finish.’

Ephesians 6:11

Put on the armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the tactics of the devil.