Mark 7:28 asv — But she answered and saith unto him, Yea, Lord; even the dogs under the table eat of the children’s crumbs.

American Standard Version

"But she answered and saith unto him, Yea, Lord; even the dogs under the table eat of the children’s crumbs. "

— Mark 7:28, American Standard Version

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Mark 7 — Context

25

But straightway a woman, whose little daughter had an unclean spirit, having heard of him, came and fell down at his feet.

26

Now the woman was a Greek, a Syrophoenician by race. And she besought him that he would cast forth the demon out of her daughter.

27

And he said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children’s bread and cast it to the dogs.

28

But she answered and saith unto him, Yea, Lord; even the dogs under the table eat of the children’s crumbs.

29

And he said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the demon is gone out of thy daughter.

30

And she went away unto her house, and found the child laid upon the bed, and the demon gone out.

31

And again he went out from the borders of Tyre, and came through Sidon unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the borders of Decapolis.

Mark 7:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 7:28 say?
Mark 7:28 in the American Standard Version reads: “But she answered and saith unto him, Yea, Lord; even the dogs under the table eat of the children’s crumbs. ”
Where is Mark 7:28 in the Bible?
Mark 7:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 7, verse 28.
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 7:28.
What translation should I read Mark 7:28 in?
Mark 7:28 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 7:28?
Mark 7:28 reads (ASV): “But she answered and saith unto him, Yea, Lord; even the dogs under the table eat of the children’s crumbs. ” 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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