Lucas 14:32

32 De otra manera, cuando aún el otro está lejos, le ruega por la paz, enviándole embajada.

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 diciendo: Este hombre comenzó a edificar y no pudo acabar.

31 ¿O cuál rey, teniendo que ir a hacer guerra contra otro rey, sentándose primero no consulta si puede salir al encuentro con diez mil al que viene contra él con veinte mil?

32 De otra manera, cuando aún el otro está lejos, le ruega por la paz, enviándole embajada.

33 Así pues, cualquiera de vosotros que no renuncia a todas las cosas que posee, no puede ser mi discípulo.

34 Buena es la sal; mas si la sal fuere desvanecida, ¿con qué se adobará?