KJV ORIGINAL
And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
She replied, 'You're absolutely right, Lord. But even the dogs get to eat the crumbs that fall from their owner's table.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the smallest portion of God's grace is still more than enough.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Matthew was traditionally authored by the apostle Matthew for a community of Jewish Christians, likely between 70 and 90 CE. It was written to affirm Jesus as the Jewish Messiah, demonstrate his fulfillment of prophecy, and provide instruction for the early church's identity and mission.
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