Luke 14:28New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— “For which one of you, when he wants to build a tower, does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if he has enough to complete it?
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have [sufficient] to finish [it]?
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, whether he have [wherewith] to complete it?
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, whether he have [wherewith] to complete it?
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— For which of you intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he hath [sufficient] to finish [it]?
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— For which of you, desirous of building a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, if he have what [is needed] to complete it;
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— For, who from among you, wishing to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost,—whether he hath sufficient for completion;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— 'For who of you, willing to build a tower, doth not first, having sat down, count the expence, whether he have the things for completing?
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— For which of you, having a mind to build a tower, doth not first sit down and reckon the charges that are necessary, whether he have wherewithal to finish it:
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— For which of you minding to builde a towre, sitteth not downe before, and counteth the cost, whether hee haue sufficient to performe it,
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— For which of you intending to build a towre, sitteth not downe first, and counteth the cost, whether he haue sufficient to finish it?
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— For which of you who wishes to build a tower does not at first sit down and consider its cost, to see if he has enough to finish it?
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— For who of you that willeth to build a tower, and doth not first sit down and reckon the expense of it, whether he have (wherewith) to finish it?
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— For, which of you, wishing to build a tower, doth not first sit down and compute the expense, whether he have the means to complete it? |
For
1063 {1063} Primeγάρgar{gar}
A primary particle; properly assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles).
which
5101 {5101} Primeτίςtis{tis}
Probably emphatic of G5100; an interrogitive pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions).
of
1537 {1537} Primeἐκek{ek}
A primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence motion or action proceeds), from, out (of place, time or cause; literally or figuratively; direct or remote).
you,
5216 {5216} Primeὑμῶνhumon{hoo-mone'}
Genitive case of G5210; of ( from or concerning) you.
intending
2309 {2309} Primeθέλωthelo{thel'-o}
In certain tenses θελέω [[theleo]], {thel-eh'-o}; and ἐθέλέω [[etheleo]], {eth-el-eh'-o}, which are otherwise obsolete; apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G0138; to determine (as an active voice option from subjective impulse; whereas G1014 properly denotes rather a passive voice acquiescence in objective considerations), that is, choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication to wish, that is, be inclined to (sometimes adverbially gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism to delight in.
z5723 <5723> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Participle (See G5796) Count - 2549
to build
3618 {3618} Primeοἰκοδομέωoikodomeo{oy-kod-om-eh'-o}
From the same as G3619; to be a house builder, that is, construct or (figuratively) confirm.
z5658 <5658> Grammar
Tense - Aorist (See G5777) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Infinitive (See G5795) Count - 516
a tower,
4444 {4444} Primeπύργοςpurgos{poor'-gos}
Apparently a primary word ('burgh'); a tower or castle.
sitteth
y2523 [2523] Standardκαθίζωkathizo{kath-id'-zo}
Another (active) form for G2516; to seat down, that is, set (figuratively appoint); intransitively to sit (down); figuratively to settle ( hover, dwell).
z0 <0000> Grammar
The original word in the Greek or Hebrew is translated by more than one word in the English. The English translation is separated by one or more other words from the original.
not
y3780 [3780] Standardοὐχίouchi{oo-khee'}
Intensive of G3756; not indeed.
down
2523 {2523} Primeκαθίζωkathizo{kath-id'-zo}
Another (active) form for G2516; to seat down, that is, set (figuratively appoint); intransitively to sit (down); figuratively to settle ( hover, dwell).
z5660 <5660> Grammar
Tense - Aorist (See G5777) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Participle (See G5796) Count - 714
x3780 (3780) Complementοὐχίouchi{oo-khee'}
Intensive of G3756; not indeed.
first,
4412 {4412} Primeπρῶτονproton{pro'-ton}
Neuter of G4413 as an adverb (with or without G3588); firstly (in time, place, order, or importance).
and counteth
5585 {5585} Primeψηφίζωpsephizo{psay-fid'-zo}
From G5586; to use pebbles in enumeration, that is, (genitive case) to compute.
z5719 <5719> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 3019
the
x3588 (3588) Complementὁho{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
cost,
1160 {1160} Primeδαπάνηdapane{dap-an'-ay}
From δάπτω [[dapto]] (to devour); expense (as consuming).
whether
1487 {1487} Primeεἰei{i}
A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.
he have
2192 {2192} Primeἔχωecho{ekh'-o}
A primary verb (including an alternate form σχέω [[scheo]], {skheh'-o}; used in certain tenses only); to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession, ability, contiguity, relation or condition).
z5719 <5719> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 3019
[sufficient] to
y4314 [4314] Standardπρόςpros{pros}
A strengthened form of G4253; a preposition of direction; forward to, that is, toward (with the genitive case the side of, that is, pertaining to; with the dative case by the side of, that is, near to; usually with the accusative case the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, that is, whither or for which it is predicated).
finish
535 {0535} Primeἀπαρτισμόςapartismos{ap-ar-tis-mos'}
From a derivative of G0534; completion.
x4314 (4314) Complementπρόςpros{pros}
A strengthened form of G4253; a preposition of direction; forward to, that is, toward (with the genitive case the side of, that is, pertaining to; with the dative case by the side of, that is, near to; usually with the accusative case the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, that is, whither or for which it is predicated).
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Luke 14:28-33
_ _ which of you, etc. — Common sense teaches men not to begin any costly work without first seeing that they have wherewithal to finish. And he who does otherwise exposes himself to general ridicule. Nor will any wise potentate enter on a war with any hostile power without first seeing to it that, despite formidable odds (two to one), he be able to stand his ground; and if he has no hope of this, he will feel that nothing remains for him but to make the best terms he can. Even so, says our Lord, “in the warfare you will each have to wage as My disciples, despise not your enemy’s strength, for the odds are all against you; and you had better see to it that, despite every disadvantage, you still have wherewithal to hold out and win the day, or else not begin at all, and make the best you can in such awful circumstances.” In this simple sense of the parable (Stier, Alford, etc., go wide of the mark here in making the enemy to be God, because of the “conditions of peace,” Luke 14:32), two things are taught: (1) Better not begin (Revelation 3:15), than begin and not finish. (2) Though the contest for salvation be on our part an awfully unequal one, the human will, in the exercise of that “faith which overcometh the world” (1 John 5:4), and nerved by power from above, which “out of weakness makes it strong” (Hebrews 11:34; 1 Peter 1:5), becomes heroical and will come off “more than conqueror.” But without absolute surrender of self the contest is hopeless (Luke 14:33). |
Luke 14:28
And which of you intending to build a tower — That is, and whoever of you intends to follow me, let him first seriously weigh these things. |
Luke 14:28
For which of you, intending to build a tower, (e) sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have [sufficient] to finish [it]?
(e) At home, and calculates all his costs before he begins the work. |
- intending:
Genesis 11:4-9 And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top [may reach] unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth. ... Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the LORD scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth.
Proverbs 24:27 Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
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- counteth:
Luke 14:33 So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.
Joshua 24:19-24 And Joshua said unto the people, Ye cannot serve the LORD: for he [is] an holy God; he [is] a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions nor your sins. ... And the people said unto Joshua, The LORD our God will we serve, and his voice will we obey.
Matthew 8:20 And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air [have] nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay [his] head.
Matthew 10:22 And ye shall be hated of all [men] for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.
Matthew 20:22-23 But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able. ... And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but [it shall be given to them] for whom it is prepared of my Father.
Acts 21:13 Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 3:4-5 For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know. ... For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.
2 Peter 1:13-14 Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting [you] in remembrance; ... Knowing that shortly I must put off [this] my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me.
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