Luke 17:8

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And will not rather say to him, Make ready with which I may sup, and gird yourself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward you shall eat and drink?

American King James Version (AKJV)

And will not rather say to him, Make ready with which I may sup, and gird yourself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward you shall eat and drink?

American Standard Version (ASV)

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?

Basic English Translation (BBE)

Will he not say, Get a meal for me, and make yourself ready and see to my needs till I have had my food and drink; and after that you may have yours?

Webster's Revision

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

World English Bible

and will not rather tell him, 'Prepare my supper, clothe yourself properly, and serve me, while I eat and drink. Afterward you shall eat and drink'?

English Revised Version (ERV)

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?

Definitions for Luke 17:8

Gird - To fasten, secure; to equip; prepare.
Sup - To dine; to make a meal.
Wherewith - The things with which...

Barnes's Luke 17:8 Bible Commentary

I may sup - Make ready my supper.

Gird thyself - See the notes at Luke 12:37.