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Luke 17:9

Luke 17:9 is verse 9 of Luke chapter 17, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

Does he thank the servant because he did what he was told?

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King James Version

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

World English Bible

Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded? I think not.

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Luke 17:7–11 · Berean Standard Bible

7 Which of you whose servant comes in from plowing or shepherding in the field will say to him, ‘Come at once and sit down to eat’?

8 Instead, won’t he tell him, ‘Prepare my meal and dress yourself to serve me while I eat and drink; and afterward you may eat and drink’?

9 Does he thank the servant because he did what he was told?

10 So you also, when you have done everything commanded of you, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.’”

11 While Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, He was passing between Samaria and Galilee.

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