Matthew 15:24-26

Contemporary English Version

²⁴Jesus said, “I was sent only to the people of Israel! They are like a flock of lost sheep.”

²⁵The woman came closer. Then she knelt down and begged, “Please help me, Lord!”

²⁶Jesus replied, “It isn't right to take food away from children and feed it to dogs.”^[a]

Matthew 15:24-26

New International Version

²⁴He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.”^(A)

²⁵The woman came and knelt before him.^(B) “Lord, help me!” she said.

²⁶He replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.”

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