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Contemporary English Version
Luke 17:9
Servants don't deserve special thanks for doing what they are supposed to do.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Does he thank that servant because he did what was commanded?
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.
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.
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?
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?
"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.
The servant does not get any special thanks for doing what his master commanded.
Amplified Bible
"He does not thank the servant just because he did what he was ordered to do, does he?
"He does not thank the servant just because he did what he was ordered to do, does he?
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"He does not thank the slave because he did the things which were commanded, does he?
"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?
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?
Does he thank the servant because he did what he was told?
Complete Jewish Bible
Does he thank the slave because he did what he was told to do? No!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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?
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?
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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?
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]
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.
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.
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Does the ranch owner praise the cowboy for doing his job? Of course not.
Contextual Overview
1 Jesus said to his disciples: There will always be something that causes people to sin. But anyone who causes them to sin is in for trouble. A person who causes even one of my little followers to sin 2 would be better off thrown into the ocean with a heavy stone tied around their neck. 3 So be careful what you do. Correct any followers of mine who sin, and forgive the ones who say they are sorry. 4 Even if one of them mistreats you seven times in one day and says, "I am sorry," you should still forgive that person. 5 The apostles said to the Lord, "Make our faith stronger!" 6 Jesus replied: If you had faith no bigger than a tiny mustard seed, you could tell this mulberry tree to pull itself up, roots and all, and to plant itself in the ocean. And it would! 7 If your servant comes in from plowing or from taking care of the sheep, would you say, "Welcome! Come on in and have something to eat"? 8 No, you wouldn't say that. You would say, "Fix me something to eat. Get ready to serve me, so I can have my meal. Then later on you can eat and drink." 9 Servants don't deserve special thanks for doing what they are supposed to do. 10 And that's how it should be with you. When you've done all you should, then say, "We are merely servants, and we have simply done our duty."
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Cross-References
Genesis 17:4
I promise that you will be the father of many nations. That's why I now change your name from Abram to Abraham.
I promise that you will be the father of many nations. That's why I now change your name from Abram to Abraham.
Psalms 25:10
In everything you do, you are kind and faithful to everyone who keeps our agreement with you.
In everything you do, you are kind and faithful to everyone who keeps our agreement with you.
Psalms 103:18
who faithfully obey him.
who faithfully obey him.
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.
