Luke 14:32

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And if he is unable, he will send a delegation while the other king is still far off, to ask for terms of peace.

American Standard Version (1901)

Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and asketh conditions of peace.

Bible in Basic English

Or while the other is still a great distance away, he sends representatives requesting conditions of peace.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Or else, whilst the other is yet afar off, sending an embassy, he desireth conditions of peace.

Free Bible Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Or els while hee is yet a great way off, hee sendeth an ambassage, and desireth peace.

King James (Authorized) Version

Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.

One Unity Resource Bible

Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends an envoy, and asks for conditions of peace.

Translation for Translators

If he decided that his army could not defeat that army, he would send messengers to the other king while the other army was still far away. He would tell the messengers to say to that king, ‘What things must I do to have peace with your country?’

Unlocked Literal Bible

If not, while the other army is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for conditions of peace.

Noah Webster Bible

Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an embassy, and desireth conditions of peace.

World English Bible

Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends an envoy and asks for conditions of peace.

Young's Literal Translation

and if not so — he being yet a long way off — having sent an embassy, he doth ask the things for peace.

Context

The Cost of Discipleship

³¹Or what king on his way to war with another king will not first sit down and consider whether he can engage with ten thousand men the one coming against him with twenty thousand?³²And if he is unable, he will send a delegation while the other king is still far off, to ask for terms of peace.

Summary

In Luke 14:32, Jesus uses the analogy of a king going to war to illustrate the importance of counting the cost before following Him. This verse emphasizes the need for careful consideration and preparation before committing to discipleship. It highlights the seriousness of the decision to follow Jesus, as it may require sacrifice and endurance. By urging His followers to assess their readiness and commitment, Jesus teaches the value of wholehearted dedication in the Christian walk. Ultimately, this verse encourages believers to be fully committed to Christ, understanding the challenges and responsibilities that come with being His disciple.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

So likewise whosoever he be of you,.... Let him be ever so forward to follow me, to make a profession of me and of my Gospel, and to become a disciple of mine: that forsaketh not all that he hath; when called to it, relations, friends, possessions, estates, and what not, which is an explanation of Luk 14:26 he cannot be my disciple; he is not in fact one, and is not worthy to be called one.