Mark 7:27

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Mark 7:27

BSB
"First let the children have their fill," He said. "For it is not right to take the children's bread and toss it to the dogs."
AKJV
But Jesus said to her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to the dogs.
CPDV
And he said to her: "First allow the sons to have their fill. For it is not good to take away the bread of the sons and throw it to the dogs."
ERV
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.
NHEB
But he said to her, "Let the children be filled first, for it is not appropriate to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs."
SMT
And Jesus said to her, Permit the children first to be satisfied; for it is not good to take the children's bread, and cast to little dogs.

Commentary for Mark 7:27

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Overview of Mark 7:27
Summary
Jesus tests woman's faith with seemingly harsh response
Place
Tyre and Sidon
Event
Jesus tests woman's faith with response
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching