Translations
Modern
So you also, when you have done everything commanded of you, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.’”
Traditional
So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.
Literal
Thus also you, when you may have done all the things having been directed you, say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have done that which we were obligated to do.’”
Latin
…non puto. Sic et vos cum feceritis omnia quæ præcepta sunt vobis, dicite: Servi inutiles sumus: quod debuimus facere, fecimus.
Original
Greek
English
So you also, when you have done everything commanded of you, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.’”
Notes
In Greco-Roman culture, servants were expected to serve their masters faithfully. Faith (17:5–6) includes obeying Christ and submitting to his commands.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gospel Intermediate State Luke, Gospel of Reward
Topics
Duty of Man to God Humility: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Teaches his Disciples Concerning offenses, Meekness, and Humility (In Peraea) Supererogation: The Doctrine of Excessive and Meritorious Righteousness Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation