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Matthew · Chapter 15

Matthew 15:26

But he answered, “It is not appropriate to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.”

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Before · Matthew 15:24–25

24But he answered, “I wasn’t sent to anyone but the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” 25But she came and worshiped him, saying, “Lord, help me.”

26But he answered, “It is not appropriate to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.”

After · Matthew 15:27–28

27But she said, “Yes, Lord, but even the dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.” 28Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Be it done to you even as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that hour.

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