Luke 17:9
World English Bible (WEB)
Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded? I think not.
In context
7 But who is there among you, having a servant plowing or keeping sheep, that will say when he comes in from the field, ‘Come immediately and sit down at the table’?
8 Wouldn’t he rather tell him, ‘Prepare my supper, clothe yourself properly, and serve me while I eat and drink. Afterward you shall eat and drink’?
9 Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded? I think not.
10 Even so you also, when you have done all the things that are commanded you, say, ‘We are unworthy servants. We have done our duty.’”
11 As he was on his way to Jerusalem, he was passing along the borders of Samaria and Galilee.
Luke 17:9 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded? I think not.
- KJV King James Version
- Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Does he thank the servant because he did what he was told?
- ASV American Standard Version
- Doth he thank the servant because he did the things that were commanded?
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Hath he favour to that servant because he did the things directed? I think not.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Is he thankful to the bondman because he has done what was ordered? I judge not.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Doth he thank that servant, because he did the things that were commanded him? I suppose not.