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George Lamsa Translation
Luke 14:28
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“For which of you, wanting to build a tower, doesn’t first sit down and calculate the cost
For which of you intending to build a towre, sitteth not downe first, and counteth the cost, whether he haue sufficient to finish it?
For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?
For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?
"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?
If you want to build a tower, you first sit down and decide how much it will cost, to see if you have enough money to finish the job.
"For which one of you, when he wants to build a watchtower [for his guards], does not first sit down and calculate the cost, to see if he has enough to finish it?
"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?
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?
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?
Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. What is the first thing you will do? Won't you sit down and figure out how much it will cost and if you have enough money to pay for it?
"Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Don't you sit down and estimate the cost, to see if you have enough capital to complete it?
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;
"If you wanted to build a building, you would first sit down and decide how much it would cost. You must see if you have enough money to finish the job.
For which of you minding to builde a towre, sitteth not downe before, and counteth the cost, whether hee haue sufficient to performe it,
If one of you is planning to build a tower, you sit down first and figure out what it will cost, to see if you have enough money to finish the job.
For which of you, wanting to build a tower, does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if he has enough to complete it?
For who of you desiring to build a tower does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has the things to finish;
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?
For which of you, desiring to put up a tower, does not first give much thought to the price, if he will have enough to make it complete?
For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doesn't first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it?
"Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. He will first sit down and estimate the cost to see whether he has enough money to finish it, won't he?Proverbs 24:27;">[xr]
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 ?
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 which of you, disposed to buylde a towre, sitteth not downe before, and counteth the cost, whether he haue sufficient to perfourme it?
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?
For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doesn't first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it?
And which of you intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and computeth the cost, whether he hath sufficient to finish it?
"Which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not sit down first and calculate the cost, asking if he has the means to finish it? --
For who of you willynge to bilde a toure, whether he `first sitte not, and countith the spensis that ben nedeful, if he haue to perfourme?
For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has [the means] to complete it?
For which of you intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he hath [sufficient] to finish [it]?
For which of you, wanting to build a tower, doesn't sit down first and compute the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it?
For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it--
"But don't begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it?
"If one of you wanted to build a large building, you would sit down first and think of how much money it would take to build it. You would see if you had enough money to finish it,
For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not first sit down and estimate the cost, to see whether he has enough to complete it?
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;
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:
For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?
Which of you disposed to bilde a toure sytteth not doune before and counteth ye cost whether he have sufficient to performe it?
`For who of you, willing to build a tower, doth not first, having sat down, count the expense, whether he have the things for completing?
Which of you is it yt wil buylde a tower, and sytteth not downe first and counteth ye cost, whether he haue sufficiet to perfourme, it?
for who of you would resolve to build a tower, without taking the trouble first of all to compute the expence, and whether he is able to finish it?
"Is there anyone here who, planning to build a new house, doesn't first sit down and figure the cost so you'll know if you can complete it? If you only get the foundation laid and then run out of money, you're going to look pretty foolish. Everyone passing by will poke fun at you: ‘He started something he couldn't finish.'
"But don't say you will ride for me until you've tallied the toll it will take on you. I mean, you're not going to buy a bunch of cattle that you don't have grass for.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
intending: Genesis 11:4-9, Proverbs 24:27
counteth: Luke 14:33, Joshua 24:19-24, Matthew 8:20, Matthew 10:22, Matthew 20:22, Matthew 20:23, Acts 21:13, 1 Thessalonians 3:4, 1 Thessalonians 3:5, 2 Peter 1:13, 2 Peter 1:14
Reciprocal: Proverbs 13:10 - with Ecclesiastes 10:2 - wise Jeremiah 22:14 - I will Revelation 3:15 - thou
Gill's Notes on the Bible
For which of you intending to build a tower,.... Taking up a profession of Christ and his Gospel, is like building a tower; which, as a tower, must be laid on a good foundation; not on carnal descent and parentage; nor on a sober and religious education; nor on a civil, moral life and conversation; nor on a bare knowledge of Gospel truths and a flash of affection for them, and the people of God; but upon Christ the sure foundation; and on principles of grace formed by his Spirit, in their hearts: and this, like a tower, is carried very high; not by professing high things, but by living on high amidst a profession; by having the affections set on things above; and by looking down with contempt on things below; and by looking to, and pressing after, the prize of the high calling of God in Christ: the profession of some persons is very low; it arises from low principles, and proceeds on low views, aims, and ends; but where it is right, and well founded, it is like a tower, firm and steady, and is a fortress and bulwark against apostacy. Now what person acting deliberately in such a case as this, and proceeding with intention and design,
sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? as every wise man would, who has any thoughts of building a tower, or any other edifice: and so such that have an intention to take up a profession of religion, should sit down and well consider of it; which does not imply, that persons should delay making a profession, on whom it is incumbent; but that this should be done with thoughtfulness, care, and prudence: it should be considered on what foundation a man is going to build: whether the work of grace is truly wrought upon his soul; what be the nature and use of Gospel ordinances; with what views he takes up a profession, and submits to ordinances; what the church and minister are, he intends to walk with; and what the charge and cost of a profession; for such a work is chargeable and costly, and should be thought of and considered, whether he is able to bear it: for he will be called to self-denial; and must expect to suffer the loss of the favour of carnal relations and friends; and to be exposed to the scorn and rage of the world; a cross must be took up and bore; and great grace and strength are requisite to all this.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Intending to build a tower - See Matthew 21:33. A tower was a place of defense or observation, erected on high places or in vineyards, to guard against enemies. It was made âhigh,â so as to enable one to see an enemy when he approached; and âstrong,â so that it could not be easily taken.
Counteth the cost - Makes a calculation how much it will cost to build it.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Luke 14:28. To build a tower — Probably this means no more than a dwelling house, on the top of which, according to the Asiatic manner, battlements were built, both to take the fresh air on, and to serve for refuge from and defence against an enemy. It was also used for prayer and meditation.
This parable represents the absurdity of those who undertook to be disciples of Christ, without considering what difficulties they were to meet with, and what strength they had to enable them to go through with the undertaking. He that will be a true disciple of Jesus Christ shall require no less than the mighty power of God to support him; as both hell and earth will unite to destroy him.
