Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.
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Gill's Exposition
So likewise whosoever he be of you,.... Let him be ever so forward to follow me, to make a profession of me and of my Gospel, and to become a disciple of mine:
that forsaketh not all that he hath;…
Barnes' Notes
Or else - If he is not able. If he is satisfied that he would be defeated. An ambassage - Persons to treat with an enemy and propose terms of peace. These expressions are not to be improperly pressed…
See how Christ in his doctrine suited himself to those to whom he spoke, and gave every one his portion of meat. To Pharisees he preached humility and charity. He is in these verses directing his…
Cambridge Bible
desireth conditions 0f peace This is sufficient to overthrow the interpretation which sees Man and Satan in the warring kings. Another view is that it implies the hostility of man to God, and the…
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