Matthew 15:27

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Matthew 15:25–29 · Berean Standard Bible

25 The woman came and knelt before Him. “Lord, help me!” she said.

26 But Jesus replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.”

27 “Yes, Lord,” she said, “even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.”

28 “O woman,” Jesus answered, “your faith is great! Let it be done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.

29 Moving on from there, Jesus went along the Sea of Galilee. Then He went up on a mountain and sat down.

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Job 40:4

“Behold, I am insignificant. How can I reply to You? I place my hand over my mouth.

Job 40:5

I have spoken once, but I have no answer— twice, but I have nothing to add.”

Job 42:2

“I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted.

Job 42:3

You asked, ‘Who is this who conceals My counsel without knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know.

Job 42:4

You said, ‘Listen now, and I will speak. I will question you, and you shall inform Me.’

Job 42:5

My ears had heard of You, but now my eyes have seen You.

Job 42:6

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Psalms 51:4

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But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment?

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