Luke 17:7

But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat?

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Other Translations for Luke 17:7

BSB
Which of you whose servant comes in from plowing or shepherding in the field will say to him, 'Come at once and sit down to eat'?
AKJV
But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say to him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat?
CPDV
But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, would say to him, as he was returning from the field, 'Come in immediately; sit down to eat,'
ERV
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;
NHEB
But who is there among you, having a servant plowing or keeping sheep, that will say, when he comes in from the field, 'Come immediately and sit down at the table'?
SMT
And which of you having a servant ploughing or feeding, who will say to him having come out of the field, Quickly having come, recline?

Commentary for Luke 17:7

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Overview of Luke 17:7
Summary
Question illustrates unrealistic servant expectations
Event
Rhetorical question about servant duties
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching