Matthew 15:27 kjva — And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table."

— Matthew 15:27, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Matthew 15 — Context

24

But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

25

Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.

26

But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs.

27

And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.

28

Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.

29

And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there.

30

And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus’ feet; and he healed them:

Matthew 15:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 15:27 say?
Matthew 15:27 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.”
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 (KJVA): “And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.” 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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