Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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
For, as you are going with your adversary before the ruler, on the way give diligence to be released from him; lest he draw you to the judge, and the judge shall deliver you to the exactor, and the exactor shall cast you into prison.
Matthew 5:25
Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are with him in the way; lest perhaps the adversary deliver you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and you be cast into prison.
Acts 12:20
Now he was very angry with the Tyrians and Sidonians; and they came with one accord to him; and, having made Blastus, the king's chamberlain, their friend, they asked for peace, because their country was being maintained by that of the king.
James 4:6
But He giveth more grace Wherefore, the Scripture says, "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble."