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John Gill
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....
Matthew Henry
In this chapter we have, I. Some particular discourses which Christ had with his disciples, in which he teaches them to take heed of giving offence, and to forgive the injuries done them (ver. 1-4), encourages them to pray for the increase of their faith (ver. 5, 6), and then teaches them humility, whatever service they had done for God, ver. 7-10. II. His cleansing ten lepers, and the thanks he...
Charles H. Spurgeon
Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not. Do you take off your hat to your servants, and say, “I am very grateful to you for doing your duty”? Not so. And even be who serves God best, may he expect honour as his due? Ah! no; he shall have honour because of the grace of his Master; but it is not his place to look for it, much less is it right for him...
Charles H. Spurgeon
Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not. When the serving-man has done his day’s work, his master does not say, “I am very grateful to you, John, for what you have done for me.” He will have his wages, they will be his master’s thanks.