Lucas 14:32

32 Si no puede, enviará una delegación mientras el otro está todavía lejos, para pedir condiciones 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 y dirán: “Este hombre ya no pudo terminar lo que comenzó a construir”.

31 »O supongamos que un rey está a punto de ir a la guerra contra otro rey. ¿Acaso no se sienta primero a calcular si con diez mil hombres puede enfrentarse al que viene contra él con veinte mil?

32 Si no puede, enviará una delegación mientras el otro está todavía lejos, para pedir condiciones de paz.

33 De la misma manera, cualquiera de ustedes que no renuncie a todos sus bienes, no puede ser mi discípulo.

34 »La sal es buena, pero si se vuelve insípida, ¿cómo recuperará el sabor?