Mark 7:26 net — The woman was a Greek, of Syrophoenician origin. She asked him to cast the demon out of her daughter.

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"The woman was a Greek, of Syrophoenician origin. She asked him to cast the demon out of her daughter."

— Mark 7:26, NET Bible

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Mark 7 — Context

23

All these evils come from within and defile a person.”

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A Syrophoenician Woman’s Faith After Jesus left there, he went to the region of Tyre. When he went into a house, he did not want anyone to know, but he was not able to escape notice.

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Instead, a woman whose young daughter had an unclean spirit immediately heard about him and came and fell at his feet.

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The woman was a Greek, of Syrophoenician origin. She asked him to cast the demon out of her daughter.

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He said to her,“Let the children be satisfied first, for it is not right to take the children’s bread and to throw it to the dogs.”

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She answered,“Yes, Lord, but even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.”

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Then he said to her,“Because you said this, you may go. The demon has left your daughter.”

Mark 7:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 7:26 say?
Mark 7:26 in the NET Bible reads: “The woman was a Greek, of Syrophoenician origin. She asked him to cast the demon out of her daughter.”
Where is Mark 7:26 in the Bible?
Mark 7:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 7, verse 26.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 7:26.
What translation should I read Mark 7:26 in?
Mark 7:26 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 7:26?
Mark 7:26 reads (NET): “The woman was a Greek, of Syrophoenician origin. She asked him to cast the demon out of her daughter.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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