9 Will he thank the servant because he did what he was told to do?
9 Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not.
9 Does he thank the servant because he did what was commanded?
9 Does the servant get special thanks for doing what's expected of him?
9 Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I think not.
9 And does the master thank the servant for doing what he was told to do? Of course not.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 17:9
Commentary on Luke 17:1-10
(Read Luke 17:1-10)
It is no abatement of their guilt by whom an offence comes, nor will it lessen their punishment that offences will come. Faith in God's pardoning mercy, will enable us to get over the greatest difficulties in the way of forgiving our brethren. As with God nothing is impossible, so all things are possible to him that can believe. Our Lord showed his disciples their need of deep humility. The Lord has such a property in every creature, as no man can have in another; he cannot be in debt to them for their services, nor do they deserve any return from him.