In Proverbs 24:27, preparation before building mirrors Jesus' call to count the cost before undertaking discipleship.

Matthew 8:20 shows Jesus' own homelessness as a cost of discipleship, illustrating the practical sacrifice one must consider before following.

Acts 21:13 shows Paul counting the cost and being ready to suffer for Jesus, embodying the principle of calculating the full cost of discipleship.

Joshua 24:19-24 warns that serving God is demanding, reinforcing Luke's call to count the cost before committing to discipleship.

Matthew 10:22 warns of hatred and endurance, a specific cost that disciples must count before committing to Christ.

Matthew 20:22 asks if the disciples can drink the cup of suffering, directly echoing the principle of counting ability to endure hardship.

1 Thessalonians 3:4 recalls Paul's warning of suffering, which aligns with the need to count the cost of suffering before committing to Christ.

Matthew 20:23 affirms they will drink the cup, reinforcing that the cost is real and must be accepted before following.