Luke 17:9

Amplified Bible

"He does not thank the servant just because he did what he was ordered to do, does he?

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
Does he thank that servant because he did what was commanded?

King James Version (1611)
Doeth he thanke that seruant, because hee did the things that were commanded him? I trow not.

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

English Standard Version
Does he thank the servant because he did what was commanded?

New American Standard Bible
"He does not thank the slave because he did the things which were commanded, does he?

New Century Version
The servant does not get any special thanks for doing what his master commanded.

New American Standard Bible (1995)
"He does not thank the slave because he did the things which were commanded, does he?

Legacy Standard Bible
Is he grateful to the slave because he did the things which were commanded?

Berean Standard Bible
Does he thank the servant because he did what he was told?

Contemporary English Version
Servants don't deserve special thanks for doing what they are supposed to do.

Complete Jewish Bible
Does he thank the slave because he did what he was told to do? No!

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

Easy-to-Read Version
The servant should not get any special thanks for doing his job. He is only doing what his master told him to do.

Geneva Bible (1587)
Doeth he thanke that seruant, because hee did that which was commaunded vnto him? I trowe not.

George Lamsa Translation
Why, will that servant receive praise, because he did what he was commanded to do? I do not think so.

Good News Translation
The servant does not deserve thanks for obeying orders, does he?

Lexham English Bible
He will not be grateful to the slave because he did what was ordered, will he?

Literal Translation
Does not he have thanks to that slave because he did the things commanded of him? I think not.

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

Bible in Basic English
Does he give praise to the servant because he did what was ordered?

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

International Standard Version
He doesn't praise the servant for doing what was commanded, does he?

Etheridge Translation
Does that servant receive thanks because he hath done what was required of him ? I consider not.

Murdock Translation
Hath he thanks for him, because the servant did what was commanded him? I think not.

Bishop's Bible (1568)
Doth he thanke that seruaunt, because he dyd the thynges that were commaunded vnto hym? I trowe not.

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

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

Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him?

Weymouth's New Testament
Does he thank the servant for obeying his orders?

Wycliffe Bible (1395)
whether he hath grace to that seruaunt, for he dide that that he comaundide hym?

Update Bible Version
Does he thank the slave because he did the things that were commanded?

Webster's Bible Translation
Doth he thank that servant, because he did the things that were commanded him? I suppose not.

New English Translation
He won't thank the slave because he did what he was told, will he?

New King James Version
Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I think not. [fn]

New Living Translation
And does the master thank the servant for doing what he was told to do? Of course not.

New Life Bible
Does the servant get thanks for doing what he was told to do? I am sure he does not.

New Revised Standard
Do you thank the slave for doing what was commanded?

J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Doth he offer thanks unto the servant, because he hath done the things enjoined?

Douay-Rheims Bible
Doth he thank that servant for doing the things which he commanded him?

Revised Standard Version
Does he thank the servant because he did what was commanded?

Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Doeth he thanke that servaunt because he dyd that which was commaunded vnto him? I trowe not.

Young's Literal Translation
Hath he favour to that servant because he did the things directed? I think not.

Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Thanketh he the same seruaunt also, because he dyd that was commaunded him? I trowe not.

Mace New Testament (1729)
will he think himself oblig'd to that servant for doing what he was order'd? I believe not.

Simplified Cowboy Version
Does the ranch owner praise the cowboy for doing his job? Of course not.

Contextual Overview

¹Jesus said to His disciples, "Stumbling blocks [temptations and traps set to lure one to sin] are sure to come, but woe (judgment is coming) to him through whom they come! ²"It would be better for him if a millstone [as large as one turned by a donkey] were hung around his neck and he were hurled into the sea, than for him to cause one of these little ones to stumble [in sin and lose faith]. ³"Pay attention and always be on guard [looking out for one another]! If your brother sins and disregards God's precepts, solemnly warn him; and if he repents and changes, forgive him. ⁴"Even if he sins against you seven times a day, and returns to you seven times and says, 'I repent,' you must forgive him [that is, give up resentment and consider the offense recalled and annulled]." ⁵The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith [our ability to confidently trust in God and in His power]." ⁶And the Lord said, "If you have [confident, abiding] faith in God [even as small] as a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree [which has very strong roots], 'Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea'; and [if the request was in agreement with the will of God] it would have obeyed you. ⁷"Which of you who has a servant plowing or tending sheep will say to him when he comes in from the field, 'Come at once and sit down to eat?' ⁸"Will he not instead say to him, 'Prepare something for me to eat, and appropriately clothe yourself [for service] and serve me while I eat and drink; then afterward you may eat and drink?' ⁹"He does not thank the servant just because he did what he was ordered to do, does he?¹⁰"So you too, when you have done everything that was assigned and commanded you, say, 'We are unworthy servants [undeserving of praise or a reward, for we have not gone beyond our obligation]; we have merely done what we ought to do.'"

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Cross-References

Genesis 17:4
"As for Me, behold, My covenant is with you, And [as a result] you shall be the father of many nations.

Genesis 17:5
"No longer shall your name be Abram (exalted father), But your name shall be Abraham (father of a multitude); For I will make you the father of many nations.

Psalms 25:10
All the paths of the LORD are lovingkindness and goodness and truth and faithfulness To those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.

Psalms 103:18
To those who honor and keep His covenant, And remember to do His commandments [imprinting His word on their hearts].

Gill's Notes on the Bible

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.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

I trow not - I “think” not; or I “suppose” not.