Luke
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Luke 17:9
“Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not.”
King James Version (KJV)
Luke 17:9 Context
6And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you. 7But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? 8And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink? 9Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not. 10So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do. 11And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 12And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off:
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Translation Details for Luke 17:9
Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not.
Other Translations for Luke 17:9
Bible Commentary for Luke 17:9
Wesley's Notes for Luke 17:9
17:9 Doth he thank that servant - Does he account himself obliged to him?
Doeth he thanke that seruant, because hee did the things that were commanded him? I trow not.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"He does not thank the slave because he did the things which were commanded, does he?
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Doth he thank the servant because he did the things that were commanded?
- American Standard Version (1901)
Does he give praise to the servant because he did what was ordered?
- Basic English Bible
Is he thankful to the bondman because he has done what was ordered? I judge not.
- Darby Bible
Doth he thank that servant, because he did the things that were commanded him? I suppose not.
- Webster's Bible
Does he thank the servant for obeying his orders?
- Weymouth Bible
Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded? I think not.
- World English Bible
whether he hath grace to that seruaunt, for he dide that that he comaundide hym?
- Wycliffe Bible
Hath he favour to that servant because he did the things directed? I think not.
- Youngs Literal Bible