²⁸ “But don’t begin until you count the cost.^[a] For who would begin construction of a building without first getting estimates and then checking to see if he has enough money to pay the bills? ²⁹ Otherwise he might complete only the foundation before running out of funds. And then how everyone would laugh!

³⁰ “‘See that fellow there?’ they would mock. ‘He started that building and ran out of money before it was finished!’