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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/luke/14.htm">New International Version</a> If he is not able, he will send a delegation while the other is still a long way off and will ask for terms of peace. <a href="/nlt/luke/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> And if he can’t, he will send a delegation to discuss terms of peace while the enemy is still far away. <a href="/esv/luke/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> And if not, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends a delegation and asks for terms of peace. <a href="/bsb/luke/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And if he is unable, he will send a delegation while the other king is still far off, to ask for terms of peace. <a href="/blb/luke/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And if not, of him being still far off, having sent an embassy, he asks for peace. <a href="/kjv/luke/14.htm">King James Bible</a> Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace. <a href="/nkjv/luke/14.htm">New King James Version</a> Or else, while the other is still a great way off, he sends a delegation and asks conditions of peace. <a href="/nasb_/luke/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Otherwise, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and requests terms of peace. <a href="/nasb/luke/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Or else, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for terms of peace. <a href="/nasb77/luke/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Or else, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks terms of peace. <a href="/lsb/luke/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Or else, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for terms of peace. <a href="/amp/luke/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Or else [if he feels he is not powerful enough], while the other [king] is still a far distance away, he sends an envoy and asks for terms of peace. <a href="/csb/luke/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> If not, while the other is still far off, he sends a delegation and asks for terms of peace. <a href="/hcsb/luke/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> If not, while the other is still far off, he sends a delegation and asks for terms of peace. <a href="/asv/luke/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and asketh conditions of peace. <a href="/cev/luke/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If he thinks he won't be able to defend himself, he will send messengers and ask for peace while the other king is still a long way off. <a href="/erv/luke/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and asketh conditions of peace. <a href="/gwt/luke/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If he can't, he'll send ambassadors to ask for terms of peace while the other king is still far away. <a href="/gnt/luke/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> If he isn't, he will send messengers to meet the other king to ask for terms of peace while he is still a long way off. <a href="/isv/luke/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> If he can't, he will send a delegation to ask for terms of peace while the other king is still far away. <a href="/msb/luke/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And if he is unable, he will send a delegation while the other king is still far off, to ask for terms of peace. <a href="/net/luke/14.htm">NET Bible</a> If he cannot succeed, he will send a representative while the other is still a long way off and ask for terms of peace. <a href="/nheb/luke/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends an envoy, and asks for conditions of peace. <a href="/wbt/luke/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an embassy, and desireth conditions of peace. <a href="/wey/luke/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> If not, while the other is still a long way off, he sends messengers and sues for peace. <a href="/web/luke/14.htm">World English Bible</a> Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends an envoy and asks for conditions of peace. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And if not so—he being yet a long way off—having sent a delegation, he asks the things for peace. <a href="/blb/luke/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And if not, of him being still far off, having sent an embassy, he asks for peace. <a href="/ylt/luke/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and if not so -- he being yet a long way off -- having sent an embassy, he doth ask the things for peace. <a href="/slt/luke/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And if he, yet being far off, having sent an embassy, asks things for peace.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Or else, whilst the other is yet afar off, sending an embassy, he desireth conditions of peace. <a href="/cpdv/luke/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> If not, then while the other is still far away, sending a delegation, he would ask him for terms of peace. <a href="/nabre/luke/14.htm">New American Bible</a> But if not, while he is still far away, he will send a delegation to ask for peace terms. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> If he cannot, then, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for the terms of peace.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And if not, while he is far away from him, sends envoys and seeks peace. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And if not, while he is far off from him, he sends envoys and pleads for peace.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And if not, while he is yet at a distance, he sends an embassy, and asks for conditions of peace. <a href="/godbey/luke/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>But if not, while he is yet a great way off, sending an embassy, he asks for those things which appertain to peace.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and if he be not, whilst he is still at a distance, he sendeth an embassy, and desires terms of peace. <a href="/mace/luke/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> that in case he is not, he may send an embassy, and desire conditions of peace, before the other approaches. <a href="/wey/luke/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> If not, while the other is still a long way off, he sends messengers and sues for peace. <a href="/worrell/luke/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And, if not by any means, while he is yet afar off, sending an embassy, he asks conditions of peace.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>and if not, while he is yet far off, he sendeth an embassy, and desireth <Fr>conditions of<FR> peace.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/14-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=6110" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/14.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a> …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? 32<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/1490.htm" title="1490: mē¦ge (Prtcl) -- But if not, else, otherwise. From ei, de, and me; but if not.">he is unable,</a> <a href="/greek/649.htm" title="649: aposteilas (V-APA-NMS) -- From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.">he will send</a> <a href="/greek/4242.htm" title="4242: presbeian (N-AFS) -- An embassy, delegation, eldership. From presbeuo; seniority, i.e. an embassy.">a delegation</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">while the other king</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ontos (V-PPA-GMS) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/2089.htm" title="2089: eti (Adv) -- (a) of time: still, yet, even now, (b) of degree: even, further, more, in addition. Perhaps akin to etos; yet, still.">still</a> <a href="/greek/4206.htm" title="4206: porrō (Adv) -- Far, far off, at a distance. Adverb from pro; forwards, i.e. At a distance.">far off,</a> <a href="/greek/2065.htm" title="2065: erōta (V-PIA-3S) -- Apparently from ereo; to interrogate; by implication, to request.">to ask</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">for</a> <a href="/greek/1515.htm" title="1515: eirēnēn (N-AFS) -- Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.">terms of peace.</a> 33In the same way, any one of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be My disciple.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/proverbs/20-18.htm">Proverbs 20:18</a> Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance. <a href="/proverbs/24-6.htm">Proverbs 24:6</a> Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors. <a href="/matthew/5-25.htm">Matthew 5:25-26</a> Reconcile quickly with your adversary, while you are still on the way to court. Otherwise, he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. / Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny. <a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16</a> Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. <a href="/matthew/18-23.htm">Matthew 18:23-35</a> Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. / As he began the settlements, a debtor owing ten thousand talents was brought to him. / Since the man was unable to pay, the master ordered that he be sold to pay his debt, along with his wife and children and everything he owned. ... <a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">Matthew 25:1-13</a> “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. / Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. / The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. ... <a href="/luke/12-58.htm">Luke 12:58-59</a> Make every effort to reconcile with your adversary while you are on your way to the magistrate. Otherwise, he may drag you off to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and the officer may throw you into prison. / I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the very last penny.” <a href="/luke/16-1.htm">Luke 16:1-8</a> Jesus also said to His disciples, “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions. / So he called him in to ask, ‘What is this I hear about you? Turn in an account of your management, for you cannot be manager any longer.’ / The manager said to himself, ‘What shall I do, now that my master is taking away my position? I am too weak to dig and too ashamed to beg. ... <a href="/romans/12-18.htm">Romans 12:18</a> If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-24.htm">1 Corinthians 9:24-27</a> Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize. / Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable. / Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air. ... <a href="/2_corinthians/5-20.htm">2 Corinthians 5:20</a> Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God. <a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11-13</a> Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. / Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand. <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Philippians 2:12</a> Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. <a href="/1_timothy/6-12.htm">1 Timothy 6:12</a> Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses. <a href="/hebrews/12-14.htm">Hebrews 12:14</a> Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends an ambassador, and desires conditions of peace.and desireth.<a href="/luke/12-58.htm">Luke 12:58</a> When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.<a href="/1_kings/20-31.htm">1 Kings 20:31-34</a> And his servants said unto him, Behold now, we have heard that the kings of the house of Israel are merciful kings: let us, I pray thee, put sackcloth on our loins, and ropes upon our heads, and go out to the king of Israel: peradventure he will save thy life… <a href="/2_kings/10-4.htm">2 Kings 10:4,5</a> But they were exceedingly afraid, and said, Behold, two kings stood not before him: how then shall we stand? … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/14-31.htm">Able</a> <a href="/luke/19-14.htm">Ambassage</a> <a href="/daniel/11-17.htm">Conditions</a> <a href="/joshua/9-4.htm">Delegation</a> <a href="/luke/5-39.htm">Desireth</a> <a href="/luke/11-6.htm">Distance</a> <a href="/luke/19-14.htm">Embassy</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-1.htm">Envoy</a> <a href="/luke/13-28.htm">Far</a> <a href="/luke/14-25.htm">Great</a> <a href="/luke/12-9.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/luke/14-4.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-15.htm">Representatives</a> <a href="/luke/7-36.htm">Requesting</a> <a href="/luke/11-15.htm">Sends</a> <a href="/matthew/5-40.htm">Sues</a> <a href="/matthew/5-25.htm">Terms</a> <a href="/luke/14-19.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/14-33.htm">Able</a> <a href="/luke/19-14.htm">Ambassage</a> <a href="/galatians/3-15.htm">Conditions</a> <a href="/luke/19-14.htm">Delegation</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-1.htm">Desireth</a> <a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Distance</a> <a href="/luke/19-14.htm">Embassy</a> <a href="/luke/19-14.htm">Envoy</a> <a href="/luke/15-13.htm">Far</a> <a href="/luke/15-14.htm">Great</a> <a href="/luke/15-10.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/luke/18-39.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/luke/19-14.htm">Representatives</a> <a href="/acts/9-38.htm">Requesting</a> <a href="/john/10-12.htm">Sends</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-4.htm">Sues</a> <a href="/romans/3-5.htm">Terms</a> <a href="/luke/14-33.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 14</div>1. <a href="/luke/14-1.htm">Jesus heals the dropsy on the Sabbath;</a> 7. <a href="/luke/14-7.htm">teaches humility;</a> 12. <a href="/luke/14-12.htm">to feast the poor;</a> 15. <a href="/luke/14-15.htm">under the parable of the great supper, </a> 23. <a href="/luke/14-23.htm">shows how worldly minded men shall be shut out of heaven.</a> 25. <a href="/luke/14-25.htm">Those who will be his disciples, to bear their cross must make their accounts beforehand,</a> 31. <a href="/luke/14-31.htm">lest with shame they revolt from him afterward;</a> 34. <a href="/luke/14-34.htm">and become altogether unprofitable, like salt that has lost its flavor.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And if he is unable This phrase suggests a situation of inadequacy or lack of resources. In the context of the parable, it refers to a king who realizes he cannot win a battle. This can be seen as a metaphor for recognizing one's limitations in the face of God's demands. The broader biblical theme here is humility and the acknowledgment of one's need for divine assistance, as seen in passages like <a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>, which emphasizes that God gives grace to the humble.he will send a delegation Sending a delegation was a common practice in ancient times for negotiating peace or surrender. This reflects the wisdom of seeking peace rather than engaging in a futile conflict. Biblically, it underscores the importance of seeking reconciliation, as seen in <a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a>, where peacemakers are called blessed. It also echoes the idea of intercession, where representatives act on behalf of others, similar to how Christ intercedes for humanity.while the other king is still far off The phrase indicates urgency and foresight. The king acts before the threat is imminent, showing prudence. This can be related to the biblical call to be prepared and vigilant, as in <a href="/matthew/24-44.htm">Matthew 24:44</a>, where believers are urged to be ready for the coming of the Son of Man. It also highlights the importance of acting in advance to avoid impending judgment or conflict.to ask for terms of peace This reflects the desire to avoid conflict and seek harmony. In the biblical context, peace is a significant theme, often associated with the Hebrew concept of "shalom," which means completeness and well-being. Theologically, it points to the peace that Christ offers, as seen in <a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a>, where Jesus speaks of giving His peace to His followers. It also serves as a reminder of the ultimate reconciliation between God and humanity through Christ's sacrifice, as described in <a href="/colossians/1-20.htm">Colossians 1:20</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_king.htm">The King</a> Represents a leader or ruler who is considering going to war. In the parable, this figure symbolizes anyone who must make wise decisions, particularly in the context of following Christ. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_opposing_king.htm">The Opposing King</a> Represents the adversary or challenge that the first king faces. This can symbolize the challenges and costs associated with being a disciple of Christ. 3. <a href="/topical/d/delegation.htm">Delegation</a> A group sent to negotiate terms of peace. This represents the act of seeking reconciliation or making wise decisions to avoid unnecessary conflict. 4. <a href="/topical/t/terms_of_peace.htm">Terms of Peace</a> The conditions agreed upon to avoid conflict. In the spiritual sense, this can symbolize the peace we seek with God through Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_parable_setting.htm">The Parable Setting</a> Jesus uses this parable to teach about the cost of discipleship, emphasizing the need for careful consideration and commitment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/counting_the_cost_of_discipleship.htm">Counting the Cost of Discipleship</a> Before committing to follow Christ, one must consider the sacrifices and challenges involved. True discipleship requires a willingness to surrender all to Jesus. <a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_decision-making.htm">Wisdom in Decision-Making</a> Like the king assessing his ability to win a war, believers must use wisdom and discernment in their spiritual journey and daily decisions. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_peace.htm">The Importance of Peace</a> Seeking peace, both with God and others, is a crucial aspect of Christian living. It requires humility and a willingness to reconcile. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare_awareness.htm">Spiritual Warfare Awareness</a> Recognize the spiritual battles we face and prepare accordingly, understanding that our strength comes from God. <a href="/topical/r/reconciliation_with_god.htm">Reconciliation with God</a> Just as the king seeks terms of peace, we must seek reconciliation with God through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 14</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_estrangement.htm">What is the Bible's view on estrangement?</a> <a href="/q/does_luke_14_31-32_conflict_with_peace.htm">Luke 14:31-32: Does Jesus' warfare analogy conflict with other passages (e.g., Matthew 5:9) advocating peace?</a> <a href="/q/is_giving_up_'all'_truly_feasible.htm">Luke 14:28-33: Is giving up 'everything' truly feasible, and why do we see inconsistencies in how this was practiced historically?</a> <a href="/q/peace_or_division__jesus'_intent.htm">Did Jesus come to bring peace or division? (Luke 2:14 vs. Matthew 10:34)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) Desireth conditions of peace.--Literally, the things that make for peace. The phrase is the same as that in <a href="/luke/19-42.htm" title="Saying, If you had known, even you, at least in this your day, the things which belong to your peace! but now they are hid from your eyes.">Luke 19:42</a>, "the things that belong unto thy peace." Are we to see any special significance in this addition to the general teaching of the previous verse, and if so, what is it? The answer seems to be that what our Lord teaches is the necessity of thoroughness in what we do. If we cannot make up our minds to the cost involved in warring against the world and its evil, we had better come to terms with it, and live in such peace as we can thus gain. If we shrink from the thought of fighting against God, we had better accept His conditions of peace. The worst folly of all is to enter into the conflict with a wavering will, not caring to know what "the things belonging to our peace" actually are, or to endeavour to stand apart in an impossible neutrality. Taking the highest application of the parable, He who spoke it had counted the cost, and therefore carried on the war with evil to the last, and would make no terms with it. <a href="/commentaries/luke/14-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. [he is unable], μή¦γε (mē¦ge) Particle <a href="/greek/strongs_1490.htm">Strong's 1490: </a> But if not, else, otherwise. From ei, de, and me; but if not. he will send ἀποστείλας (aposteilas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_649.htm">Strong's 649: </a> From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively. a delegation πρεσβείαν (presbeian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4242.htm">Strong's 4242: </a> An embassy, delegation, eldership. From presbeuo; seniority, i.e. an embassy. [while the other king] αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. is ὄντος (ontos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. still ἔτι (eti) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2089.htm">Strong's 2089: </a> (a) of time: still, yet, even now, (b) of degree: even, further, more, in addition. Perhaps akin to etos; 'yet, ' still. far off, πόρρω (porrō) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4206.htm">Strong's 4206: </a> Far, far off, at a distance. Adverb from pro; forwards, i.e. At a distance. to ask ἐρωτᾷ (erōta) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2065.htm">Strong's 2065: </a> Apparently from ereo; to interrogate; by implication, to request. for πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. terms of peace. εἰρήνην (eirēnēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1515.htm">Strong's 1515: </a> Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/14-32.htm">Luke 14:32 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/14-32.htm">Luke 14:32 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/14-32.htm">Luke 14:32 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/14-32.htm">Luke 14:32 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/14-32.htm">Luke 14:32 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/14-32.htm">Luke 14:32 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/14-32.htm">Luke 14:32 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/14-32.htm">Luke 14:32 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/14-32.htm">Luke 14:32 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/14-32.htm">Luke 14:32 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/14-32.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 14:32 Or else while the other is yet (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/14-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 14:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 14:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/14-33.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 14:33"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 14:33" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>