Luke 16:21
Desiring the broken bits of food which came from the table of the man of wealth; and even the dogs came and put their tongues on his wounds.
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Referenced Verses
- Matt 15:27 : 27 But she said, Yes, Lord: but even the dogs take the bits from under their masters' table.
- Mark 7:28 : 28 But she said to him in answer, Yes, Lord: even the dogs under the table take the bits dropped by the children.
- John 6:12 : 12 And when they had had enough, Jesus said to his disciples, Take up the broken bits which are over, so that nothing may be wasted.
- 1 Cor 4:11 : 11 Even to this hour we are without food, drink, and clothing, we are given blows and have no certain resting-place;
- 2 Cor 11:27 : 27 In hard work and weariness, in frequent watchings, going without food and drink, cold and in need of clothing.
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- Luke 16:19-202 verses87%
19 Now there was a certain man of great wealth, who was dressed in fair clothing of purple and delicate linen, and was shining and glad every day.
20 And a certain poor man, named Lazarus, was stretched out at his door, full of wounds,
- Luke 16:22-276 verses81%
22 And in time the poor man came to his end, and angels took him to Abraham's breast. And the man of wealth came to his end, and was put in the earth.
23 And in hell, being in great pain, lifting up his eyes he saw Abraham, far away, and Lazarus on his breast.
24 And he gave a cry and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me and send Lazarus, so that he may put the end of his finger in water and put it on my tongue, for I am cruelly burning in this flame.
25 But Abraham said, Keep in mind, my son, that when you were living, you had your good things, while Lazarus had evil things: but now, he is comforted and you are in pain.
26 And in addition, there is a deep division fixed between us and you, so that those who might go from here to you are not able to do so, and no one may come from you to us.
27 And he said, Father, it is my request that you will send him to my father's house;
- Matt 15:25-273 verses77%
25 But she came and gave him worship, saying, Help, Lord.
26 And he made answer and said, It is not right to take the children's bread and give it to the dogs.
27 But she said, Yes, Lord: but even the dogs take the bits from under their masters' table.
- Mark 7:27-282 verses75%
27 And he said to her, Let the children first have their food: for it is not right to take the children's bread and give it to the dogs.
28 But she said to him in answer, Yes, Lord: even the dogs under the table take the bits dropped by the children.
- Luke 15:14-174 verses74%
14 And when everything was gone, there was no food to be had in that country, and he was in need.
15 And he went and put himself into the hands of one of the people of that country, and he sent him into his fields to give the pigs their food.
16 And so great was his need that he would have been glad to take the pigs' food, and no one gave him anything.
17 But when he came to his senses, he said, What numbers of my father's servants have bread enough, and more, while I am near to death here through need of food!
- 2 Sam 12:2-43 verses71%
2 The man of wealth had great numbers of flocks and herds;
3 But the poor man had only one little she-lamb, which he had got and taken care of: from its birth it had been with him like one of his children; his meat was its food, and from his cup it took its drink, resting in his arms, and it was like a daughter to him.
4 Now a traveller came to the house of the man of wealth, but he would not take anything from his flock or his herd to make a meal for the traveller who had come to him, but he took the poor man's lamb and made it ready for the man who had come.
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15 And, hearing these words, one of those who were at table with him said to him, Happy is the man who will be a guest in the kingdom of God.
16 And he said to them, A certain man gave a great feast, and sent word of it to a number of people.
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21 And the servant came back and gave his master an account of these things. Then the master of the house was angry and said to the servant, Go out quickly into the streets of the town and get the poor, the blind, and those who are broken in body.
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11 Yes, the dogs are for ever looking for food; while these, the keepers of the sheep, are without wisdom: they have all gone after their pleasure, every one looking for profit; they are all the same.
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1 And another time he said to the disciples, There was a certain man of great wealth who had a servant; and it was said to him that this servant was wasting his goods.
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30 And there came to him great numbers of people having with them those who were broken in body, or blind, or without voice, or wounded, or ill in any way, and a number of others; they put them down at his feet and he made them well:
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2 So they made him a meal there, and he was waited on by Martha, and Lazarus was among those who were seated with him at table.
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11 And when she was going to get it, he said to her, And get me with it a small bit of bread.
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13 But when you give a feast, send for the poor and the blind and those who are broken in body:
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40 And a leper came to him and, going down on his knees before him, made a request, saying, If it is your pleasure, you have the power to make me clean.
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20 And turning his eyes to his disciples he said, Happy are you who are poor: for the kingdom of God is yours.
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16 Dogs have come round me: I am shut in by the band of evil-doers; they made wounds in my hands and feet.
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1 And looking up, he saw the men of wealth putting their offerings in the money-box.
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23 But he gave her no answer. And his disciples came and said to him, Send her away, for she is crying after us.
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12 And it came about that while he was in one of the towns, there was a leper there: and when he saw Jesus he went down on his face in prayer to him, saying, Lord, if it is your pleasure, you have power to make me clean.
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20 He has no desire for food, and his soul is turned away from delicate meat;
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3 He then, seeing Peter and John going into the Temple, made a request to them.
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16 And he said to them, in a story, The land of a certain man of great wealth was very fertile:
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35 And it came about that when he got near Jericho, a certain blind man was seated by the side of the road, making requests for money from those who went by.
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6 Do not give that which is holy to the dogs, or put your jewels before pigs, for fear that they will be crushed under foot by the pigs whose attack will then be made against you.
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30 And Jesus, answering him, said, A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he got into the hands of thieves, who took his clothing and gave him cruel blows, and when they went away, he was half dead.
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2 And a certain man was there who had a disease.
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39 And those who were in front made protests and said to him, Be quiet: but he said all the more, O Son of David, have mercy on me.
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21 So he took them into his house and gave the asses food; and after washing their feet they took food and drink.
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36 Send them away, so that they may go into the country and small towns round about, and get some food for themselves.
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2 A man to whom God gives money, wealth, and honour so that he has all his desires but God does not give him the power to have joy of it, and a strange man takes it. This is to no purpose and an evil disease.
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23 The poor man makes requests for grace, but the man of wealth gives a rough answer.
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6 Now when Jesus was in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper,