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A Question with an Obvious Answer
Scholars explain that the Greek phrasing of this question expects a firm 'no' for an answer. In the cultural context, a master would not thank a servant for simply fulfilling their required tasks. This establishes the baseline of duty, which Jesus then applies to the disciples' relationship with God.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 17:9
18th Century
Theologian
I trow not. I think not; or I suppose not.
AT Robertson
On Luke 17:9
Does he thank? (μη εχε χαριν; ). Μη expects the negative answer. Εχω χαριν, to have gratitude toward one, is an old Greek idiom ([…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 17:9
19th Century
Bishop
Doth he thank that servant...? — The words are spoken, of course, from the standpoint of the old relations…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 17:9
19th Century
Preacher
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 servant…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 17:9
Luke here presents Jesus’ teaching about the ideal of servanthood. The world’s idea of success is to lord it over others; Jesus’ way is the reverse…
John Gill
On Luke 17:9
17th Century
Pastor
Does he thank that servant As if he had done him a favour, and what he was not obliged to;
because he …
Matthew Henry
On Luke 17:1–10
17th Century
Minister
It is no reduction of the guilt of those by whom an offense comes, nor will the fact that offenses will come lessen their punishment.
Faith …