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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 17:7

Having a servant ... - This parable appears to have been spoken with reference to the rewards which the disciples were expecting in the kingdom of the Messiah. The occasion on which it was spoken cannot be ascertained. It does not seem to have any particular connection with what goes before. It may be supposed that the disciples were somewhat impatient to have the kingdom restored to Israel Acts 1:6 - that is, that he would assume his kingly power, and that they were impatient of the “delay,”... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 17:7-10

Luke 17:7-10. But which of you, &c. But while you endeavour to live in the exercise of this noble grace of faith, and in a series of such services as are the proper fruits of it, be careful, in the midst of all, to maintain the deepest humility, as in the presence of God your heavenly Master, on whom, as you are his servants, you can have no claim of merit: Which of you, having a servant ploughing, or feeding cattle, &c. To make his disciples sensible that, after they had done... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 17:1-19

105. Duty, faith and gratitude (Luke 17:1-19)Whether in relation to money (as illustrated in the previous stories) or any other matter likely to cause temptation, Jesus’ followers must not cause young believers to sin (Luke 17:1-2). They must try to correct those who do wrong to them, but at the same time forgive them, no matter how many times the offence is repeated (Luke 17:3-4). Concerning faith, they should remember that God is not concerned with how much they have, but with whether they... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 17:7

of = from among. Greek ek. App-104 . As in Luke 17:15 , but not the same as in verses: Luke 17:20-25 . servant = bondman. feeding cattle = shepherding. by and by . . . Go = Come at once. from = out of. Greek. ek. App-104 . sit down to meat = recline at table. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 17:7

But who is there of you, having a servant plowing or keeping sheep, that will say unto him, when he is come in from the field, Come straightway and sit down to meat; and will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, until I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink? Doth he thank the servant because he did the things that were commanded? Even so ye also, when ye shall have done all the things that are commanded you, say, We... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 17:7

Luke 17:7. Go, and sit down— Come in, and sit down. See Raphelius, and ch. Luke 12:37. Our Lord here returns to his subject, telling the apostles, that after they had done their utmost to discharge the whole duty incumbent on them, as God's servants sent forth to seek and save lost souls, they were not to imagine that they merited any thing thereby: and to make them sensible of the justness of his doctrine, he bade them consider in what manner they received the services of their own dependants.... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 17:7

7-10. say unto him by and by—The "by and by" (or rather "directly") should be joined not to the saying but the going: "Go directly." The connection here is: "But when your faith has been so increased as both to avoid and forgive offenses, and do things impossible to all but faith, be not puffed up as though you had laid the Lord under any obligations to you." read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 17:1-19

H. Jesus’ warning about disciples’ actions and attitudes 17:1-19Jesus had been teaching the disciples about avoiding what men esteemed highly but which God viewed as detestable, namely, the pursuit of money (Luke 16:15). By pursuing money hypocritically the Pharisees had turned many of their fellow Jews away from Jesus (Luke 11:52). Jesus now warned the disciples about the possibility of their own improper actions and attitudes. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 17:5-10

2. The disciples’ attitude toward their duty 17:5-10Jesus again followed instruction with illustration. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 17:7-9

Jesus told this parable to teach His disciples that warning sinning disciples and forgiving those who sinned and repented was only their duty. It was not something for which they should expect a reward from God. The Pharisees believed that their righteous deeds put God in their debt, as did many of the Jews. God will indeed reward faithful service (Luke 12:35-37; Luke 12:42-48). However that is not because His servants have placed Him in their debt but because He graciously gives them more than... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 17:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 17:7-10

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 17:1-19

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 17:7

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 17:7

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 17:7

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 17:7

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 17:1-19

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 17:5-10

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 17:7-9

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