Luke 14:29

Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,

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Other Translations for Luke 14:29

BSB
Otherwise, if he lays the foundation and is unable to finish the work, everyone who sees it will ridicule him,
AKJV
Lest haply, after he has laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,
CPDV
Otherwise, after he will have laid the foundation and not been able to finish it, everyone who sees it may begin to mock him,
ERV
Lest haply, when he hath laid a foundation, and is not able to finish, all that behold begin to mock him,
NHEB
Or perhaps, when he has laid a foundation, and is not able to finish, everyone who sees begins to mock him,
SMT
That lest, having set the foundation, and not able to finish, all seeing begin to mock him,

Commentary for Luke 14:29

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 14:29
Summary
Public humiliation from incomplete ambitious undertakings
Event
Warning about failure
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching