Verse Comparison: Luke 14:32
American Standard Version
Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and asketh conditions of peace.
Amplified® Bible
And if he cannot [do so], when the other king is still a great way off, he sends an envoy and asks the terms of peace.
Contemporary English Version
If he thinks he won't be able to defend himself, he will send messengers and ask for peace while the other king is still a long way off.
Darby English Version
and if not, while he is yet far off, having sent an embassy, he asks for terms of peace.
Good News Bible
If he isn't, he will send messengers to meet the other king to ask for terms of peace while he is still a long way off.
International Standard Version
If he can't, he will send a delegation to ask for terms of peace while the other king is still far away.
King James Version
Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.
New American Standard Bible
"Or else, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for terms of peace.
New International Version
If 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.
New King James Version
Or else, while the other is still a great way off, he sends a delegation and asks conditions of peace.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Or else, while the other remains still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for terms of peace.
Young's Literal Translation
and if not so -- he being yet a long way off -- having sent an embassy, he doth ask the things for peace.
