World English Bible
Matthew 15:24
“But he answered, "I wasn't sent to anyone but the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”
Verse in context — Matthew 15
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Behold, a Canaanite woman came out from those borders, and cried, saying, "Have mercy on me, Lord, you son of David! My daughter is severely demonized!
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But he answered her not a word. His disciples came and begged him, saying, "Send her away; for she cries after us.
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But he answered, "I wasn't sent to anyone but the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
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But she came and worshiped him, saying, "Lord, help me.
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But he answered, "It is not appropriate to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs.
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