Luke - 17:9



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

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Explanation and meaning of Luke 17:9.

Differing Translations

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Doth he thank the servant because he did the things that were commanded?
Doth he thank that servant, for doing the things which he commanded him?
Is he thankful to the bondman because he has done what was ordered? I judge not.
Hath he favour to that servant because he did the things directed? I think not.
Does he thank the servant for obeying his orders?
Does he give praise to the servant because he did what was ordered?
Would he be grateful to that servant, for doing what he commanded him to do?
Does he feel grateful to his servant for doing what he is told?

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Historical Commentaries

Scholarly Analysis and Interpretation.

I trow not - I "think" not; or I "suppose" not.

Doth he thank that servant,.... As if he had done him a favour, and what he was not obliged to;
because he did the things that were commanded him? for, as a servant, he ought to do them, and in so doing does but his duty: he may indeed be commended for it, but not thanked:
I trow not; or "I think not"; it do not seem so to me, as if he would, or, as though it was proper and necessary he should. The Ethiopic version leaves out this last clause.

I trow not--or, as we say, when much more is meant, "I should think not."

Doth he thank that servant - Does he account himself obliged to him?

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