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Matthew 15:26

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

But he replied, 'It wouldn't be right to take the children's food and throw it to the dogs.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes Jesus tested people's faith by initially saying no — but he was listening the whole time.

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