Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you, New Living Translation Otherwise, you might complete only the foundation before running out of money, and then everyone would laugh at you. English Standard Version Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, Berean Standard Bible Otherwise, if he lays the foundation and is unable to finish the work, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, Berean Literal Bible Otherwise, he having laid its foundation and not being able to finish, all seeing it may begin to mock him, King James Bible Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, New King James Version lest, after he has laid the foundation, and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, New American Standard Bible Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who are watching it will begin to ridicule him, NASB 1995 “Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who observe it begin to ridicule him, NASB 1977 “Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation, and is not able to finish, all who observe it begin to ridicule him, Legacy Standard Bible Lest, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who observe it begin to ridicule him, Amplified Bible Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is unable to finish [the building], all who see it will begin to ridicule him, Christian Standard Bible Otherwise, after he has laid the foundation and cannot finish it, all the onlookers will begin to ridicule him, Holman Christian Standard Bible Otherwise, after he has laid the foundation and cannot finish it, all the onlookers will begin to make fun of him, American Standard Version Lest haply, when he hath laid a foundation, and is not able to finish, all that behold begin to mock him, Contemporary English Version Otherwise, you will start building the tower, but not be able to finish. Then everyone who sees what is happening will laugh at you. English Revised Version Lest haply, when he hath laid a foundation, and is not able to finish, all that behold begin to mock him, GOD'S WORD® Translation Otherwise, if you lay a foundation and can't finish the building, everyone who watches will make fun of you. Good News Translation If you don't, you will not be able to finish the tower after laying the foundation; and all who see what happened will make fun of you. International Standard Version Otherwise, if he lays a foundation and can't finish the building, everyone who watches will begin to ridicule him NET Bible Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish the tower, all who see it will begin to make fun of him. New Heart English Bible Or perhaps, when he has laid a foundation, and is not able to finish, everyone who sees begins to mock him, Webster's Bible Translation Lest perhaps after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, Weymouth New Testament lest perhaps, when he has laid the foundation and is unable to finish, all who see it shall begin to jeer at him, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleOtherwise, if he lays the foundation and is unable to finish the work, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, World English Bible Or perhaps, when he has laid a foundation and isn’t able to finish, everyone who sees begins to mock him, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionLest that he having laid a foundation, and not being able to finish, all who are beholding may begin to mock him, Berean Literal Bible Otherwise, he having laid its foundation and not being able to finish, all seeing it may begin to mock him, Young's Literal Translation lest that he having laid a foundation, and not being able to finish, all who are beholding may begin to mock him, Smith's Literal Translation That lest, having set the foundation, and not able to finish, all seeing begin to mock him, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLest, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able ti finish it, all that see it begin to mock him, Catholic Public Domain Version Otherwise, after he will have laid the foundation and not been able to finish it, everyone who sees it may begin to mock him, New American Bible Otherwise, after laying the foundation and finding himself unable to finish the work the onlookers should laugh at him New Revised Standard Version Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it will begin to ridicule him, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLest after he has laid the foundation, he is not able to finish it, and all who see it will mock him, Aramaic Bible in Plain English “Lest when he lays the foundation and cannot finish, all who see will mock him,” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentLest, when he has laid the foundation, and is not able to finish, all that see it begin to deride him, Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament lest haply, after having laid the foundation, and being unable to finish it, all who look upon it begin to ridicule him, Mace New Testament for fear he should be made the jest of every spectator, for laying the foundation, without being able to carry it on. Weymouth New Testament lest perhaps, when he has laid the foundation and is unable to finish, all who see it shall begin to jeer at him, Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Cost of Discipleship…28Which of you, wishing to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost to see if he has the resources to complete it? 29Otherwise, if he lays the foundation and is unable to finish the work, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, 30saying, ‘This man could not finish what he started to build.’… Cross References Matthew 7:26-27 But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!” Proverbs 24:27 Complete your outdoor work and prepare your field; after that, you may build your house. Proverbs 24:30-34 I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment. / Thorns had grown up everywhere, thistles had covered the ground, and the stone wall was broken down. / I observed and took it to heart; I looked and received instruction: ... James 1:23-24 For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds. / For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. / If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw, ... Matthew 25:1-13 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. / Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. / The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. ... Proverbs 21:5 The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty. Ecclesiastes 10:18 Through laziness the roof caves in, and in the hands of the idle, the house leaks. 2 Peter 1:10 Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble, Hebrews 3:14 We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first. Philippians 1:6 being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.” Isaiah 28:16 So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken. Ephesians 2:20-22 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. / In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. / And in Him you too are being built together into a dwelling place for God in His Spirit. 1 Peter 2:6 For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” Treasury of Scripture Lest haply, after he has laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, Jump to Previous Able Begin Begins Beholding End Fear Finish Foundation Haply Jeer Laid Laughing Makes Mock Observe Order Otherwise Perhaps Ridicule Start UnableJump to Next Able Begin Begins Beholding End Fear Finish Foundation Haply Jeer Laid Laughing Makes Mock Observe Order Otherwise Perhaps Ridicule Start UnableLuke 14 1. Jesus heals the dropsy on the Sabbath;7. teaches humility; 12. to feast the poor; 15. under the parable of the great supper, 23. shows how worldly minded men shall be shut out of heaven. 25. Those who will be his disciples, to bear their cross must make their accounts beforehand, 31. lest with shame they revolt from him afterward; 34. and become altogether unprofitable, like salt that has lost its flavor. Otherwise, if he lays the foundation In the context of Jesus' teaching, laying a foundation refers to the initial commitment or decision to follow Him. This imagery of building is common in Scripture, as seen in 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, where Paul speaks of Jesus Christ as the only foundation. The foundation is crucial, symbolizing the beginning of a spiritual journey or project. In ancient construction, a solid foundation was essential for the stability of any building, reflecting the importance of a strong start in one's faith. and is unable to finish the work, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this parable, teaching about the cost of discipleship. 2. The Builder Represents anyone who sets out to follow Christ without fully considering the cost. 3. The Foundation Symbolizes the initial commitment to follow Jesus. 4. The Work The ongoing journey and challenges of living a Christian life. 5. The Onlookers Those who observe the builder's failure, representing the world that watches Christians. Teaching Points Counting the CostBefore committing to follow Christ, one must consider the sacrifices and challenges involved. Discipleship requires a wholehearted commitment. Laying a Strong Foundation Our foundation must be Jesus Christ. Without Him, our efforts will falter. This involves regular prayer, study of the Word, and fellowship with other believers. Perseverance in Faith The Christian journey is ongoing. We must be prepared to face trials and continue building our faith through them. Witness to the World Our lives are a testimony to others. Incomplete or inconsistent faith can lead to ridicule and damage our witness. Reliance on God's Strength We cannot complete the work on our own. We must rely on God's strength and guidance to finish the race. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Luke 14Why is Christian communion important? Luke 14:3-4: How can Jesus justify healing on the Sabbath, when Old Testament law (Exodus 20:8-11) seems strict about keeping it holy? Luke 14:28-33: Is giving up 'everything' truly feasible, and why do we see inconsistencies in how this was practiced historically? What teachings does The Gospel of Barnabas convey? Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Otherwise,ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. if he lays θέντος (thentos) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 5087: To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place. [the] αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. foundation θεμέλιον (themelion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 2310: From a derivative of tithemi; something put down, i.e. A substruction. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. is unable ἰσχύοντος (ischyontos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2480: To have strength, be strong, be in full health and vigor, be able; meton: I prevail. From ischus; to have force. to finish [the work], ἐκτελέσαι (ektelesai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 1615: To complete, bring to completion, carry out, perform. From ek and teleo; to complete fully. everyone πάντες (pantes) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. who οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sees [it] θεωροῦντες (theōrountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2334: From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge). will ridicule ἐμπαίζειν (empaizein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 1702: To mock, ridicule. From en and paizo; to jeer at, i.e. Deride. him, αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Links Luke 14:29 NIVLuke 14:29 NLT Luke 14:29 ESV Luke 14:29 NASB Luke 14:29 KJV Luke 14:29 BibleApps.com Luke 14:29 Biblia Paralela Luke 14:29 Chinese Bible Luke 14:29 French Bible Luke 14:29 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 14:29 Or perhaps when he has laid (Luke Lu Lk) |
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