Luke 14:32

If he cannot, when the other is still at a distance he will send an embassy to do homage to him.

Matthew 5:25

Be quick and make terms with your opponent, so long as you and he are on the way to court, in case he hands you over to the judge, and the judge to the jailer, and you are thrown into prison;

Luke 12:58

Thus, when you go before the magistrate with your opponent, do your utmost to get quit of him on the way there, in case he hales you before the judge; then the judge will hand you over to the jailer and the jailer will throw you in prison.

Acts 12:20

As there was a bitter feud between him and the inhabitants of Tyre and Sidon, they waited on him unanimously, and after conciliating the royal chamberlain Blastus they made overtures for peace, as their country depended for its food-supply upon the royal territory.

James 4:6-10

Yet he gives grace more and more: thus it is said, The haughty God opposes, but to the humble he gives grace.

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Summary

Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.

Bible References

And desireth

Luke 12:58
Thus, when you go before the magistrate with your opponent, do your utmost to get quit of him on the way there, in case he hales you before the judge; then the judge will hand you over to the jailer and the jailer will throw you in prison.
Matthew 5:25
Be quick and make terms with your opponent, so long as you and he are on the way to court, in case he hands you over to the judge, and the judge to the jailer, and you are thrown into prison;
Acts 12:20
As there was a bitter feud between him and the inhabitants of Tyre and Sidon, they waited on him unanimously, and after conciliating the royal chamberlain Blastus they made overtures for peace, as their country depended for its food-supply upon the royal territory.
James 4:6
Yet he gives grace more and more: thus it is said, The haughty God opposes, but to the humble he gives grace.