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Simplified Cowboy Version
Luke 17:9
Does the ranch owner praise the cowboy for doing his job? Of course not.
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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?
Contemporary English Version
Servants don't deserve special thanks for doing what they are supposed to do.
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!
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.
Contextual Overview
1One day Jesus spoke to his twelve cowboys, "Folks will always be inclined to sin, but it is sure going to turn out bad for someone who talks another person into it.
2It'd be better for that person if an anvil was tied around their neck and they were thrown into the sea. You don't want to be the person who tries to lure the Boss's kids away from him.
3And I ain't talkin' about other people. I'm talking to you."If a cowboy on God's crew starts sinning, talk to him about it and warn him. If he listens and gets back on the right trail, then forgive him.
4Even if this happens over and over and over, if they turn from their sorry ways, you must forgive."
5Then the twelve cowboys said, "Show us how to have more faith!"
6Jesus answered, "If you had the faith of an alfalfa seed, you could tell that oak tree, 'Climb out of the ground and go plant yourself in the bottom of the ocean,' and it would do what you said.
7When a cowboy comes in from checking fence, does the ranch owner tell him, 'Let me unsaddle your horse and rub it down while you go in and get something to eat?'
8No, he tells him, 'Go milk the cow and bring it to me while I eat supper. After that, then you can go eat.'
9Does the ranch owner praise the cowboy for doing his job? Of course not.
10In the same way, when you ride for me you should say, 'We're just happy to ride for you and do what you tell us to do.'"
Bible Verse Review
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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 âthinkâ not; or I âsupposeâ not.
