Bible Cross References
Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
1 Kings 5:17
At King Solomon's command they cut fine large stones for the foundation of the Temple.
1 Kings 5:18
Solomon's and Hiram's workers and men from the city of Byblos prepared the stones and the timber to build the Temple.
1 Kings 6:7
The stones with which the Temple was built had been prepared at the quarry, so that there was no noise made by hammers, axes, or any other iron tools as the Temple was being built.
Luke 14:28-30
28
If one of you is planning to build a tower, you sit down first and figure out what it will cost, to see if you have enough money to finish the job.
29
If you don't, you will not be able to finish the tower after laying the foundation; and all who see what happened will make fun of you.
30
'You began to build but can't finish the job!' they will say.