Luke 17:9 - 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.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Is he grateful and does he praise the servant because he did what he was ordered to do?

American Standard Version (1901)

Doth he thank the servant because he did the things that were commanded?

Common English Bible

You won’t thank the servant because the servant did what you asked, will you?

Catholic Public Domain Version

Would he be grateful to that servant, for doing what he commanded him to do?

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Doth he thank that servant, for doing the things which he commanded him?

Luke 17:9 Cross References

Luke 17:10

It is the same with you. When you do all the things you are told to do, you should say, ‘We are not worthy of any special thanks. We have only done the work we should do.’”

Luke 17:8

No! You would say to your servant, ‘Prepare something for me to eat. Then get dressed and serve me. When I finish eating and drinking, then you can eat.’