Translations
Modern
Or 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?
Traditional
Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?
Literal
Or what king proceeding to engage with another king in war will not, having sat down, first take counsel, whether he is able with ten thousand to meet the one coming against him with twenty thousand?
Latin
Aut quis rex iturus committere bellum adversus alium regem, non sedens prius cogitat, si possit cum decem millibus occurrere ei, qui cum viginti millibus venit ad se?
Original
Greek
English
Or 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?
Notes
large crowds were traveling with Jesus: Jesus was very popular, but he was about to teach that the cost of following him was also very high.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gospel Luke, Gospel of
Topics
Jesus, the Christ: Teaches the Multitude the Conditions of Discipleship (In Peraea) Parables: Parables of Christ: King Going to War Prudence of the Wicked: Necessity For-Illustrated Prudence: General Scriptures Concerning Salvation: Conditions of Seekers: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Denial: Necessary in Following Christ War: Preceded by Consultation War: Wisdom Required In