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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: who are the dogs and swine referred to in this verse. Does this verse refer back to anything in Matthew 7:1-5? |
Bible Answer: As you probably know swine or pigs were considered unclean in Jewish culture. Likewise dogs while not unclean as such were considered not much better. What Christ was saying is very simply stated: we are not to be foolish and jeopardize ourselves. When we know that a person will not receive us or the instruction of the gospel, we are not to approach them. Very simply, there are some criticizers and scoffing sinners to whom we must not go. They will hurt us and abuse the glorious message of the gospel.Preacher's Outline and Sermon Bible - Commentary - The Preacher's Outline and Sermon Bible – Matthew. |
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