Luke 17:8

Contemporary English Version 1995

No, you wouldn't say that. You would say, “Prepare me something to eat. Get ready to serve me, so I can have my meal. Then later on you can eat and drink.”

Cross References

Luke 12:37

Servants are fortunate if their master finds them awake and ready when he comes! I promise you he will get ready and let his servants sit down so he can serve them.

Genesis 43:16

he saw Benjamin and told the servant in charge of his house, “Take these men to my house. Slaughter an animal and cook it, so they can eat with me at noon.”

2 Samuel 12:20

David got up off the floor; he took a bath, combed his hair, and dressed. He went into the Lord's tent and worshiped, then he went back home. David asked for something to eat, and when his servants brought him some food, he ate it.

Luke 17:7

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”?

Luke 17:9

Servants don't deserve special thanks for doing what they are supposed to do.

John 13:4

So during the meal Jesus got up, removed his outer garment, and wrapped a towel around his waist.