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24 But he replied, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the nation[a] of Israel.”

25 Then she came and fell down before him, saying, “Lord, help me!”

26 He replied, “It’s not right[b] to take the children’s bread and throw it to the puppies.”

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  1. Matthew 15:24 Lit. house
  2. Matthew 15:26 Other mss. read lawful

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

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

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

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