Matthew 15:26

Matthew 15:26 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

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

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

26Yet He answered and said, “It is not 15:26 Or propergood to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

26And He answered and said, “It is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

26And He replied, “It is not good (appropriate, fair) to take the 15:26 A reference for the Jewish people.children’s bread and throw it to the 15:26 Jews used kuon (dog) as a derogatory term referring to Gentiles. This dog (kuon) was a despised, filthy, homeless street scavenger. When speaking with this woman, Jesus uses a word for “dog” (kunarion) that refers to a household pet. The use of the word kunariois by both Jesus and the woman reflects the tenderness and spiritual depth of this exchange. More importantly, it foreshadows the fact that Gentile believers would not be spiritually homeless, but would also be welcomed into God’s household as His children. The gracious response of the woman recorded in v 27 confirms that on some level she understands this.pet dogs.”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

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

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