Luke 14:28

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

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Other Translations for Luke 14:28

BSB

Which of you, wishing to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost to see if he has the resources to complete it?

AKJV

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sits not down first, and counts the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

CPDV

For who among you, wanting to build a tower, would not first sit down and determine the costs that are required, to see if he has the means to complete it?

ERV

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?

NHEB

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it?

SMT

For which of you, wishing to build a tower, not first, having sat down, calculates the expense, if he have things for completion?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 14:28

ForG1063Conjunction whichG5101 ofG1537Preposition youG5216 intendingG2309VerbtobuildG3618VerbatowerG4444Noun Masculine sittethG2523Verb notG3780 downG2523Verb firstG4412AdverbandcountethG5585VerbthecostG1160Noun Feminine whetherG1487ConjunctionhehaveG2192VerbsufficienttoG4314Preposition finishG535Noun Masculineit

Commentary for Luke 14:28

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 14:28

Summary

Prudent planning before undertaking major projects

Event

Teaching about preparation

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD