9 Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded? I think not.
*Minor differences ignored. Grouped by changes, with first version listed as example.
I trow not - I "think" not; or I "suppose" not.
Doth he thank that servant,.... As if he had done him a favour, and what he was not obliged to;
because he did the things that were commanded him? for, as a servant, he ought to do them, and in so doing does but his duty: he may indeed be commended for it, but not thanked:
I trow not; or "I think not"; it do not seem so to me, as if he would, or, as though it was proper and necessary he should. The Ethiopic version leaves out this last clause.
I trow not--or, as we say, when much more is meant, "I should think not."
Doth he thank that servant - Does he account himself obliged to him?
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