Charles Spurgeon Commentary Luke 17:9

"Doth he thank the servant because he did the things that were commanded?" — Luke 17:9 (ASV)

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

Do you take off your hat to your servants, and say, "I am very grateful to you for doing your duty"? Certainly not. And even he who serves God best, may he expect honour as his due? Ah! No. He will have honour because of the grace of his Master; but it is not his place to look for it, much less is it right for him to expect it as his due.

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

When the servant has done his day's work, his master does not say, "I am very grateful to you, John, for what you have done for me." He will have his wages; they will be his master's thanks.