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All or Nothing Discipleship
Commentators agree this parable illustrates the folly of half-hearted discipleship. Jesus is calling for a sober, realistic assessment of the cost. If a person is not prepared to go to "war" against sin and the world, it is better to make "peace" with them than to enter the conflict with a wavering will and face certain defeat. Christian commitment must be total.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 14:32
18th Century
Theologian
Or else. If he is not able. If he is satisfied that he would be defeated.
An ambassage. Persons to treat with an enemy and…
AT Robertson
On Luke 14:32
Or else (ε δε μηγε). Same idiom in 5:36. Luke is fond of this formula.
An ambassage (πρεσβειαν). Old and c…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 14:32
19th Century
Bishop
Desires conditions of peace.—Literally, the things that make for peace. The phrase is the same as that in Luke 19:42,
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 14:31–32
19th Century
Preacher
If you cannot fight the world, the flesh, and the devil, – if there is no power that can help you to do it, or if you are not willing to be helped …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 14:32
Jesus uses two different circumstances to illustrate his basic point: discipleship requires a conscious advance commitment, made with a realistic e…
John Gill
On Luke 14:32
17th Century
Pastor
Or else, while the other is a great way off
Upon his march, with resolution to come up and give battle, though as ye…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 14:25–35
17th Century
Minister
Although the disciples of Christ are not all crucified, they all bear their cross and must bear it in the way of duty. Jesus instructs them to anti…