Matthew 15:24-26

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²⁴“I was only sent,” replied Jesus, “to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”

²⁵The woman, however, came and threw herself down at his feet.

“Master,” she said, “please help me!”

²⁶“It isn’t right,” replied Jesus, “to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.”

Matthew 15:24-26

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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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