Bible Read Luke 14

Luke 14:30

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

29 Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,

30 Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.

31 Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?

32 Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.

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Luke 14:30 in every translation

KJV King James Version
Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.
WEB World English Bible
saying, ‘This man began to build and wasn’t able to finish.’
BSB Berean Standard Bible
saying, ‘This man could not finish what he started to build.’
ASV American Standard Version
saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.
YLT Young's Literal Translation
saying — This man began to build, and was not able to finish.
DBY Darby Translation
saying, This man began to build and was not able to finish?
WBS Webster Bible
Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.