Matthew 15:27

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Genesis 32:10

I don't deserve all the good things you have done for me, your servant. When I first crossed the Jordan, I had only my walking stick, but now I have two large groups of people and animals.

Ezekiel 16:63

I will forgive you, but you will think about your sins and be too ashamed to say a word. I, the LORD God, have spoken.

Daniel 9:18

Please show mercy to your chosen city, not because we deserve it, but because of your great kindness.

Matthew 15:26

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

Matthew 15:28

Jesus answered, “Dear woman, you really do have a lot of faith, and you will be given what you want.” At that moment her daughter was healed.

Matthew 5:45

Then you will be acting like your Father in heaven. He makes the sun rise on both good and bad people. And he sends rain for the ones who do right and for the ones who do wrong.

Matthew 8:8

But the officer said, “Lord, I'm not good enough for you to come into my house. Just give the order, and my servant will get well.

Mark 7:28

The woman replied, “Lord, even dogs eat the crumbs that children drop from the table.”

Luke 16:21

He was happy just to eat the scraps that fell from the rich man's table. His body was covered with sores, and dogs kept coming up to lick them.

Luke 18:13

The tax collector stood off at a distance and did not think he was good enough even to look up towards heaven. He was so sorry for what he had done that he pounded his chest and prayed, “God, have pity on me! I am such a sinner.”

Romans 10:12

no matter if that person is a Jew or a Gentile. There is only one Lord, and he is generous to everyone who asks for his help.

Romans 3:19

We know that everything in the Law was written for those who are under its power. The Law says these things to stop anyone from making excuses and to let God show that the whole world is guilty.

Romans 3:29

Does God belong only to the Jews? Isn't he also the God of the Gentiles? Yes, he is!

Romans 3:4

No, indeed! God tells the truth, even if everyone else is a liar. The Scriptures say about God, “Your words will be proved true, and in court you will win your case.”

Ephesians 3:19

I want you to know-all about Christ's love, although it is too wonderful to be measured. Then your lives will be filled with all that God is.

Ephesians 3:8

I am the least important of all God's people. But God was kind and chose me to tell the Gentiles that because of Christ there are blessings that cannot be measured.