Thematic Bible: Syrophenician woman
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Importunity » Importunity, examples of » Syrophenician woman
But she said, "Yes, Lord, but even the dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters' table."
I tell you, although he will not rise and give it to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence, he will get up and give him as many as he needs.
yet because this widow bothers me, I will defend her, or else she will wear me out by her continual coming.'"
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » Syrophenician woman
But she said, "Yes, Lord, but even the dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters' table."
I tell you, although he will not rise and give it to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence, he will get up and give him as many as he needs.
yet because this widow bothers me, I will defend her, or else she will wear me out by her continual coming.'"