Luke 14:32
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 14:32 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 14:32 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 14:32 — KJV
“Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.”
— Luke 14:32 (KJV)
Luke 14:32 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 14:32
“While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep, and the servants, and consumed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. The fire...: or, A great fire”
Shares key themes with Luke 14:32: while, other, yet
“While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. fell: Heb. rushed”
Shares key themes with Luke 14:32: while, other, yet
“They are exalted for a little while, but are gone and brought low; they are taken out of the way as all other, and cut off as the tops of the ears of corn. are gone: Heb. are not taken...: Heb. closed up”
Shares key themes with Luke 14:32: while, other, way
“They say, If a man put away his wife, and she go from him, and become another man's, shall he return unto her again? shall not that land be greatly polluted? but thou hast played the harlot with many lovers; yet return again to me, saith the LORD. They say: Heb. Saying”
Shares key themes with Luke 14:32: other, yet, great
“And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.”
Shares key themes with Luke 14:32: yet, great, way
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