1 tn See the note on the word “slave” in 7:2.
2 tn That is, doing his job, doing what he is supposed to be doing.
3 tn Grk “Truly (ἀληθῶς, alhqw"), I say to you.”
4 tn Grk “he”; the referent (the master) has been specified in the translation for clarity. See also Luke 19:11-27.
5 sn “Have mercy on us” is a request to heal them (Luke 18:38-39; 16:24; Matt 9:27; 15:22; 17:15; 20:31-32; Mark 10:47-49).