Luke 14:32

Luke 14:32 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

32If he is not able, he will send a delegation while the other is still a long way off and will ask for terms of peace.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

32Otherwise, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and requests terms of peace.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

32Or else [if he feels he is not powerful enough], while the other [king] is still a far distance away, he sends an envoy and asks for terms of peace.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

32And if he is unable, he will send a delegation while the other king is still far off, to ask for terms of peace.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

32Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and asketh conditions of peace.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

32Or els while hee is yet a great way off, hee sendeth an ambassage, and desireth peace.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

32Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends an envoy and asks for conditions of peace.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

32And suppose he decides he can’t win. Then he will send some men to ask how peace can be made. He will do this while the other king is still far away.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

32No, I cannot do it. I know I cannot win against the other king.” So, while the stronger king is far away, he will send a man to him with a message. He will tell the other king that he does not want to fight. He will ask him what he can do so that they become friends together.’

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

32And if not so—he being yet a long way off—having sent a delegation, he asks the things for peace.

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