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Luke 17:7

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Think about it — if you had someone working for you, plowing your fields or taking care of your livestock, would you really tell them 'Hey, come inside and sit down for dinner' the second they come in from work?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus is setting up a reality check about how work and responsibility actually function.

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