Luke 14:31
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 14
“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?”Luke 14:31
What Does Luke 14:31 Mean?
Luke 14:31 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 14, verse 31 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Luke 14:31 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 5:25“Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.”Proverbs 20:18“Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.”Proverbs 24:6“For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.”Amos 4:12“Therefore thus will I do unto thee, O Israel: and because I will do this unto thee, prepare to meet thy God, O Israel.”Genesis 32:3“And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom.”Proverbs 25:8“Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.”Acts 12:20“And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king’s chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king’s country.”Judges 18:2“And the children of Dan sent of their family five men from their coasts, men of valour, from Zorah, and from Eshtaol, to spy out the land, and to search it; and they said unto them, Go, search the land: who when they came to mount Ephraim, to the house of Micah, they lodged there.”Judges 20:3“(Now the children of Benjamin heard that the children of Israel were gone up to Mizpeh.) Then said the children of Israel, Tell us, how was this wickedness?”2 Samuel 2:27“And Joab said, As God liveth, unless thou hadst spoken, surely then in the morning the people had gone up every one from following his brother.”1 Kings 20:11“And the king of Israel answered and said, Tell him, Let not him that girdeth on his harness boast himself as he that putteth it off.”2 Kings 10:4“But they were exceedingly afraid, and said, Behold, two kings stood not before him: how then shall we stand?”2 Kings 14:10“Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thine heart hath lifted thee up: glory of this, and tarry at home: for why shouldest thou meddle to thy hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?”2 Chronicles 25:19“Thou sayest, Lo, thou hast smitten the Edomites; and thine heart lifteth thee up to boast: abide now at home; why shouldest thou meddle to thine hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?”Job 41:8“Lay thine hand upon him, remember the battle, do no more.”Luke 12:58“When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.”2 Kings 18:20“Thou sayest, (but they are but vain words,) I have counsel and strength for the war. Now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?”
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