Luke 17:10 kjva — So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"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."

— Luke 17:10, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 17 — Context

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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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And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink?

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Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not.

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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.

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And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.

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And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off:

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And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.

Luke 17:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 17:10 say?
Luke 17:10 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “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.”
Where is Luke 17:10 in the Bible?
Luke 17:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 17, verse 10.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 17:10.
What translation should I read Luke 17:10 in?
Luke 17:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 17:10?
Luke 17:10 reads (KJVA): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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