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King James Version

Luke 17:9

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

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Jesus, the Christ;   Servant;   Works;  

Dictionaries:

- American Tract Society Bible Dictionary - Trow;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Gospel;   Hell;   Reward;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Grace;   Luke, Gospel of;   Parables;   Thanksgiving;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Matthew, Gospel According to;   Trow;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Discourse;   Grace ;   Graciousness;   Merit;   Righteous, Righteousness;   Social Life;   Thanksgiving ;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Trow, to;   People's Dictionary of the Bible - Chief parables and miracles in the bible;   Obsolete or obscure words in the english av bible;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Trow;  

Devotionals:

- Chip Shots from the Ruff of Life - Devotion for October 5;  

Parallel Translations

English Standard Version
Does he thank the servant because he did what was commanded?
Geneva Bible (1587)
Doeth he thanke that seruant, because hee did that which was commaunded vnto him? I trowe not.
Christian Standard Bible®
Does he thank that servant because he did what was commanded?
Hebrew Names Version
Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded? I think not.
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.
Amplified Bible
"He does not thank the servant just because he did what he was ordered to do, does he?
American Standard Version
Doth he thank the servant because he did the things that 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!
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.
King James Version (1611)
Doeth he thanke that seruant, because hee did the things that were commanded him? I trow 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?
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.
New Century Version
The servant does not get any special thanks for doing what his master commanded.
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?
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?
Webster's Bible Translation
Doth he thank that servant, because he did the things that were commanded him? I suppose 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?
Young's Literal Translation
Hath he favour to that servant because he did the things directed? I think not.
World English Bible
Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded? I think not.
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.
Update Bible Version
Does he thank the slave 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?
New American Standard Bible
"He does not thank the slave because he did the things which were commanded, does he?
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.
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?

Contextual Overview

1 Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! 2 It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones. 3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. 4 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him. 5 And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. 6 And 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. 7 But 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? 8 And 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? 9 Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not. 10 So 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.

Bible Verse Review
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Cross-References

Genesis 17:4
As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.
Genesis 17:5
Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.
Psalms 25:10
All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Psalms 103:18
To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.

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.


 
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