King James Bible
Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.

New King James Version
saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish’?

American Standard Version
saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.

Berean Study Bible
saying, ‘This man could not finish what he started to build.’

Douay-Rheims Bible
Saying: This man began to build, and was not able to finish.

English Revised Version
saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.

World English Bible
saying, 'This man began to build, and wasn't able to finish.'

Young's Literal Translation
saying -- This man began to build, and was not able to finish.

Luke 14:30 Additional Translations ...