Luke 17:9

9 The servant does not deserve thanks for obeying orders, does he?

Luke 17:9 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 17:9

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.

Luke 17:9 In-Context

7 "Suppose one of you has a servant who is plowing or looking after the sheep. When he comes in from the field, do you tell him to hurry along and eat his meal?

8 Of course not! Instead, you say to him, "Get my supper ready, then put on your apron and wait on me while I eat and drink; after that you may have your meal.'

9 The servant does not deserve thanks for obeying orders, does he?

10 It is the same with you; when you have done all you have been told to do, say, "We are ordinary servants; we have only done our duty.' "

11 As Jesus made his way to Jerusalem, he went along the border between Samaria and Galilee.