So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.

“Now which of you, having a slave plowing or tending sheep, will say to him after he comes in from the field, 'Come immediately and recline at the table to eat' ...

Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, 'Come at once and recline at...

The little parable was to teach them that they were not to look to accomplishing great things by a strong faith given to them in a moment of time.

ESV "Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, 'Come at once and recline at table'?

CHAPTER 17 Temptations to Sin. 1a He said to his disciples, “Things that cause sin will inevitably occur, but woe to the person through whom they occur.

5 окт. 2023 г. · A servant had to do what pleased his or her master regardless of thanks or praise. A servant had no right to expect approval or commendation.

7 “Suppose one of you has a servant plowing or looking after the sheep. Will he say to the servant when he comes in from the field, 'Come along now and sit ...

Jesus' disciples shouldn't expect God to pamper them, but to serve dutifully, without expecting special treatment.

12 июл. 2021 г. · Christ is teaching the first of the ten commandments God gave Moses on Mt. Sinai (Exodus 20) and admonishing self idolatry.