Luke 14:28

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

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

BSB

Which 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?

WEB

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doesn’t first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it?

YLT

‘For who of you, willing to build a tower, doth not first, having sat down, count the expence, whether he have the things for completing?

F.O.G Original

(28) For which of you, when he wants to build a watchtower, doesn’t first and foremost sit to count the cost, whether he has it (money power) for completion?

F.O.G

(28) For which of you, when he wants to build a watchtower, doesn’t first and foremost sit to count the cost, whether he has it (money power) for completion?

F.O.G MSG

²⁸Which of you, wanting to build a tower, doesn’t first sit down and calculate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it?