Luke 17:9 “Does he thank the servant because he did what he was told?”

Luke 17:9

Does he thank the servant because he did what he was told?

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not.

World English Bible

Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded? I think not.

American Standard Version

Doth he thank the servant because he did the things that were commanded?

Geneva Bible 1599

Doeth he thanke that seruant, because hee did that which was commanded vnto him? I trowe not.

Darby Translation

Is he thankful to the bondman because he has done what was ordered? I judge not.

Young's Literal Translation

Hath he favour to that servant because he did the things directed? I think not.

Bible in Basic English

Does he give praise to the servant because he did what was ordered?

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In context

8Instead, won’t he tell him, ‘Prepare my meal and dress yourself to serve me while I eat and drink, and afterward you may eat and drink’?

10So you also, when you have done everything commanded of you, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.’”

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