Luke 17:9

Does he give praise to the servant because he did what was ordered?

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

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

In Context

8Will he not say, Get a meal for me, and make yourself ready and see to my needs till I have had my food and drink; and after that you may have yours?

10In the same way, when you have done all the things which are given you to do, say, There is no profit in us, for we have only done what we were ordered to do.

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Matthew Henry on Luke 17:2-11

The Treatment of Offences. 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… Read the whole commentary →

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