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NASB | Matthew 7:6 ¶ "Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls before swine, or they will trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 7:6 ¶ "Do not give that which is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, for they will trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces. |
Bible Question: IN MATTHEW 7:6 WHAT IS MEAN'T ON " DON'T GIVE WHATS SACRED,DO NOT THROW YOUR PEARLS TO PIGS?" |
Bible Answer: Greetings LUTHERN, Here is a bit of commentary on Matthew 7:6.. "7:6 The disciples were expected to make moral distinctions and not allow those who reject the invitation of Christ to treat precious things as cheap. dogs...swine. Both animals were despised and represent unholy people." (1) "7:6 Do not give what is holy to the dogs. This principle is why Jesus Himself did not do miracles for unbelievers (13:58). This is to be done in respect for what is holy, not merely out of contempt for the dogs and swine. Nothing here contradicts the principle of 5:44. That verse governs personal dealings with one's enemies; this principle governs how one handles the gospel in the face of those who hate the truth." (2) Matthew 10:14 says, "Whoever does not receive you, nor heed your words, as you go out of that house or that city, shake the dust off your feet." Paul and Barnabas did just that in Antioch (Acts 13:51) as they were leaving, since the people drove them out because they were preaching the Gospel message. Blessings to you, Makarios (1) Ryrie Study Bible, Expanded Edition, 1995, The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, Charles C. Ryrie, pg. 1524 (2) The MacArthur Study Bible, 1997, Word Publishing, John MacArthur, pg. 1404 |