Luke 12:58 is the parallel teaching about settling with an accuser on the way to court — the same principle of avoiding conflict by agreeing terms.

Proverbs 20:18 states the principle Jesus illustrates: 'with good advice make war' — the need for counsel before conflict.

In 2 Kings 10:4, officials recognize they cannot stand against Jehu and refrain from fighting — direct example of counting the cost.

2 Kings 14:10 warns Amaziah not to provoke conflict after victory — 'why shouldest thou meddle to thy hurt?' — same prudent assessment Jesus advocates.

Proverbs 24:6 directly teaches that wise guidance and many counselors are needed to wage war — a succinct summary of the cost-counting principle here.

Matthew 5:25 counsels settling quickly with an accuser to avoid worse punishment — applying the same 'make peace before it's too late' principle to legal disputes.

Acts 12:20 describes Tyre and Sidon sending a delegation to seek peace from Herod — a concrete example of a diplomatic mission to avoid conflict.

1 Kings 20:11 warns against boasting before battle – parallel to the king's deliberation about having enough troops before war.

In 2 Kings 18:20-22, Sennacherib mocks Hezekiah's reliance on Egypt — illustrating the danger of overestimating resources, which Jesus warns against.

In 2 Chronicles 25:19, a prophet warns Amaziah that boasting after victory leads to overconfidence and defeat — a caution similar to counting the cost before war.

Proverbs 25:8 warns against hasty strife, echoing the need to assess outcomes before engaging — similar to Jesus' war parable.