Matthew 15:23-25

Worldwide English (New Testament)

²³He said, `I was sent only to the people of Israel. They are like lost sheep.'

²⁴But the woman came and bowed down in front of Jesus and worshipped him. She said, `Sir, help me.'

²⁵He said, `It is not right to take the children's food and give it to the little dogs.'

Matthew 15:23-25

New International Version

²³Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.”

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.

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