Matthew 15:26-28

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²⁶ Jesus answered, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and ·give [throw] it to the dogs.” [^C“Children” refers to Israel; “dogs” to the Gentiles.]

²⁷ The woman said, “Yes, Lord, but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.”

²⁸ Then Jesus answered, “[^LO] Woman, you have great faith! ·I will do what you asked [^LLet it be done for you as you wish].” And ·at that moment [^Lfrom that hour] the woman’s daughter was healed.