Luke Chapter 14, Verse 28
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28: τις γαρ εξ υμων θελων πυργον οικοδομησαι ουχι πρωτον καθισας ψηφιζει την δαπανην ει εχει τα προς απαρτισμον
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?
28: For which of you, having a mind to build a tower, doth not first
sit down and reckon the charges that are necessary, whether he have
wherewithal to finish it:
'Intending to build a tower. See Mt 21:33. A tower was a place of
defence or observation, erected on high places or in vineyards, to guard
against enemies. It was made high, so as to enable one to see an enemy
when he approached; and strong, so that it could not be easily taken.
Counteth the cost. Makes a calculation how much it will cost to build it.
