Matthew 15:26

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

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

Cross References

Matthew 7:6

Don't give to dogs what belongs to God. They will only turn and attack you. Don't throw pearls down in front of pigs. They will trample all over them.

Philippians 3:2

Watch out for those people who behave like dogs! They are evil and want to do more than just circumcise you.

Ephesians 2:12

At that time you did not know about Christ. You were foreigners to the people of Israel, and you had no part in the promises God had made to them. You were living in this world without hope and without God,

Galatians 2:15

We are Jews by birth and are not sinners like Gentiles.

Revelation 22:15

But outside the city will be dogs, witches, immoral people, murderers, idol worshipers, and everyone who loves to tell lies and do wrong.

Romans 9:4

They are the descendants of Israel, and they are also God's chosen people. God showed them his glory. He made agreements with them and gave them his Law. The temple is theirs and so are the promises that God made to them.

Matthew 15:25

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

Matthew 15:27

“Lord, this is true,” the woman said, “but even puppies get the crumbs that fall from their owner's table.”