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Mark 7:25-30
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He was barely inside when a woman who had a disturbed daughter heard where he was. She came and knelt at his feet,
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begging for help. The woman was Greek, Syro-Phoenician by birth. She asked him to cure her daughter.
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He said, "Stand in line and take your turn. The children get fed first. If there's any left over, the dogs get it."
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She said, "Of course, Master. But don't dogs under the table get scraps dropped by the children?"
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Jesus was impressed. "You're right! On your way! Your daughter is no longer disturbed. The demonic affliction is gone."
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She went home and found her daughter relaxed on the bed, the torment gone for good.
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