The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 14:28-33
Two parables for emphasis: v. 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? v. 29. Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, v. 30. saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish. v. 31. Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first and consulteth whether he be able with ten... read more
F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Luke 14:1-99
Luke 14 IN THE CLOSING verses of the previous chapter the Lord accepted His rejection and foretold its results for Jerusalem; yet He did not cease His activities in grace nor His teachings of grace, as the opening part of this chapter shows. The Pharisees wished to use their law of the sabbath as a cord wherewith to tie up His hands of mercy and restrain them from action. He broke their rope and showed that He would at least have as much mercy on the afflicted man as they were accustomed to... read more