Luke 14:32

32 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.

Luke 14:32 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 14:32

Or else, while the other is a great way off
Upon his march, with resolution to come up and give battle, though as yet at a distance:

he sendeth an
ambassage;
or men, with an embassy to him:

and desireth conditions of peace;
greatly to his disadvantage and reproach: so to give out, and leave off fighting with sin, Satan, and the world, and make peace with them, is shameful and scandalous; but on the other hand, such who have engaged in this war, should pursue it with rigour and courage; considering that God is on their side; that Christ is the captain of their salvation; that the Spirit of God that is in them, is greater than he that is in the world; that angels encamp around them; that it is a good cause they are engaged in; that they have good weapons, the whole armour of God provided for them; are sure of victory, and shall at last enjoy the crown of life, righteousness and glory.

Luke 14:32 In-Context

30 "You began to build but can't finish the job!' they will say.

31 If a king goes out with ten thousand men to fight another king who comes against him with twenty thousand men, he will sit down first and decide if he is strong enough to face that other king.

32 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.

33 In the same way," concluded Jesus, "none of you can be my disciple unless you give up everything you have.

34 "Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, there is no way to make it salty again.