Luke 14:28

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

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?
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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?
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} which{G5101} of{G1537} you{G5216}, intending{G2309}{(G5723)} to build{G3618}{(G5658)} a tower{G4444}, sitteth{G2523} not{G3780} down{G2523}{(G5660)} first{G4412}, and counteth{G5585}{(G5719)} the cost{G1160}, whether{G1487} he have{G2192}{(G5719)} sufficient to{G4314} finish{G535} it?
Strong's King James
(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?
The F.O.G*
[28] "Think it through carefully. If you were planning to build a tower, wouldn't you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough to complete it?"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘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?
Young's Literal Translation

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