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Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded? I think not.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
I trow not. I think not; or I suppose not.
Does he thank? (μη εχε χαριν; ). Μη expects the negative answer. Εχω χαριν, to have gratitude toward one, is an old Greek idiom ([…
19th Century
Anglican
Doth he thank that servant...? — The words are spoken, of course, from the standpoint of the old relations…
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Baptist
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…
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Does he thank that servant As if he had done him a favour, and what he was not obliged to;
because he …
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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 …
