Lucas 14:32

32 No caso contrário, enquanto o outro ainda está longe, manda embaixadores, e pede condições de paz.

Lucas 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.

Lucas 14:32 In-Context

30 dizendo: Este homem começou a edificar e não pode acabar.

31 Ou qual é o rei que, indo entrar em guerra contra outro rei, não se senta primeiro a consultar se com dez mil pode sair ao encontro do que vem contra ele com vinte mil?

32 No caso contrário, enquanto o outro ainda está longe, manda embaixadores, e pede condições de paz.

33 Assim, pois, todo aquele dentre vós que não renuncia a tudo quanto possui, não pode ser meu discípulo.

34 Bom é o sal; mas se o sal se tornar insípido, com que se há de restaurar-lhe o sabor?