Matthew 15:26 net — “It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs,” he said.

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"“It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs,” he said."

— Matthew 15:26, NET Bible

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Matthew 15 — Context

23

But he did not answer her a word. Then his disciples came and begged him,“Send her away, because she keeps on crying out after us.”

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So he answered,“I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”

25

But she came and bowed down before him and said,“Lord, help me!”

26

“It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs,” he said.

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“Yes, Lord,” she replied,“but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.”

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Then Jesus answered her,“Woman, your faith is great! Let what you want be done for you.” And her daughter was healed from that hour.

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Healing Many Others When he left there, Jesus went along the Sea of Galilee. Then he went up a mountain, where he sat down.

Matthew 15:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 15:26 say?
Matthew 15:26 in the NET Bible reads: ““It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs,” he said.”
Where is Matthew 15:26 in the Bible?
Matthew 15:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 15, verse 26.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 15:26.
What translation should I read Matthew 15:26 in?
Matthew 15:26 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 Matthew 15:26?
Matthew 15:26 reads (NET): ““It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs,” he said.” 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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