Matthew 10:5 records Jesus' explicit command to avoid Gentiles, reinforcing the 'children first' priority stated here.

Matthew 15:23-28 provides the parallel account of this same event, expanding on the dialogue and the woman's persistence.

Acts 22:21 reveals the later shift: Paul is sent to the Gentiles, contrasting with Jesus' initial restriction here.

Matthew 15:26 records the identical saying about children's food and dogs, directly parallel to this verse.

Ephesians 2:12 describes the Gentiles' former alienation from Israel, illuminating the 'dogs' status referenced here.

Romans 15:8 explains Christ's ministry to the Jews fulfilled God's promises, grounding the 'children first' logic here.