26 But Jesus replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.”
Matthew 15:26
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Mark 7:26–28
26 Now she was a Greek woman of Syrophoenician origin, and she kept asking Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter. 27 “First let the children have their fill,” He said. “For it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” 28 “Yes, Lord,” she…
Matthew 14:15–17
15 When evening came, the disciples came to Him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is already late. Dismiss the crowds so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.” 16 “They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied. “You give them someth…
Matthew 7:5–7
5 You hypocrite! First take the beam out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. 6 Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then…
Luke 4:3–5
3 The devil said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread.” 4 But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone.’” 5 Then the devil led Him up to a high place and showed Him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world.
Luke 4:11–13
11 and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.’” 12 But Jesus answered, “It also says, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’” 13 When the devil had finished every temptation, he left Him until an opportune time.
Gospel of Thomas 1:92–94
92 Jesus said, "Look and you'll find. I didn't answer your questions before. Now I want to give you answers, but you aren't looking for them." (THO) 93 "Don't give what's holy to the dogs, or else it might be thrown on the manure pile. Don't throw pearls to the pigs, or e… (THO)
Matthew 15:2–4
2 “Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat.” 3 Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition? 4 For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses…
Matthew 4:6–8
6 “If You are the Son of God,” he said, “throw Yourself down. For it is written: ‘He will command His angels concerning You, and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.’” 7 Jesus replied, “It is also written: ‘D…
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