Matthew 15:27 cpdv — But she said, “Yes, Lord, but the young dogs also eat from the crumbs that fall from the table of their masters.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But she said, “Yes, Lord, but the young dogs also eat from the crumbs that fall from the table of their masters.” "

— Matthew 15:27, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 15 — Context

24

And responding, he said, “I was not sent except to the sheep who have fallen away from the house of Israel.”

25

But she approached and adored him, saying, “Lord, help me.”

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And responding, he said, “It is not good to take the bread of the children and cast it to the dogs.”

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But she said, “Yes, Lord, but the young dogs also eat from the crumbs that fall from the table of their masters.”

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Then Jesus, responding, said to her: “O woman, great is your faith. Let it be done for you just as you wish.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.

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And when Jesus had passed from there, he arrived beside the sea of Galilee. And ascending onto a mountain, he sat down there.

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And great multitudes came to him, having with them the mute, the blind, the lame, the disabled, and many others. And they cast them down at his feet, and he cured them,

Matthew 15:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Matthew 15:27 say?
Matthew 15:27 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But she said, “Yes, Lord, but the young dogs also eat from the crumbs that fall from the table of their masters.” ”
Where is Matthew 15:27 in the Bible?
Matthew 15:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 15, verse 27.
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 15:27.
What translation should I read Matthew 15:27 in?
Matthew 15:27 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 15:27?
Matthew 15:27 reads (CPDV): “But she said, “Yes, Lord, but the young dogs also eat from the crumbs that fall from the table of their masters.” ” 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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