Luke 17:9

Contemporary English Version 1995

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

Cross References

Luke 17:8

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.”

Luke 17:10

And that's how it should be with you. When you've done all you should, then say, “We are merely servants, and we have simply done our duty.”