Translations
Modern
Does he thank the servant because he did what he was told?
Traditional
Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not.
Literal
Does he have favor to the servant because he did the things having been directed?
Latin
Numquid gratiam habet servo illi, quia fecit quæ ei imperaverat?
Original
Greek
English
Does he thank the servant because he did what he was told?
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 Luke, Gospel of Reward
Topics
Jesus, the Christ: Teaches his Disciples Concerning offenses, Meekness, and Humility (In Peraea) Servant: Figurative Servant: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation