Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not. (Luke 17:9)
According to the Greek a negative answer is here expected to the question (see on
ch. 6:39). Compare the positive answer expected in
ch. 17:8.
An Old English expression meaning “I think not.” Important textual evidence may be cited (cf. p. 146) for the omission of these words.