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The 'Children First' Principle
Commentators explain that Jesus's statement reflects a key biblical theme: the gospel was offered to the people of Israel ('the children') first. This was God's established plan, seen in Jesus's own ministry and later in the apostles' missionary journeys. This was not an exclusion of Gentiles, but a matter of divine order, as the word 'first' implies that others will be fed later.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 7:27
Let the children first be filled (αφες πρωτον χορτασθηνα τα παιδια). The Jews had the first claim. See the command of Jesus in the…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 7:27
19th Century
Bishop
Let the children first be filled.—The precise form of the answer thus given is unique to St. Mark.
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 7:24–29
19th Century
Preacher
Christ capitulated at once, yielded to the strong arms of conquering prayer and faith, and so the pleading woman had her will.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 7:27
Jesus probably conversed with this woman in Greek, not Aramaic. He replied by comparing the children of the household (the privileged position of I…
John Gill
On Mark 7:27
17th Century
Pastor
But Jesus said to her
Not directly and immediately, upon her first request; for he answered not a word to that; but …
Matthew Henry
On Mark 7:24–30
17th Century
Minister
Christ never turned anyone away who fell at His feet, something a poor, trembling soul can do. As she was a good woman, she was also a good mother.…