Matthew 15:21-28 New International Version The Faith of a Canaanite Woman 21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. 21Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. 23But he answered her not a word. 21Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. For less than $5/mo. NKJV, Chronological Study Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NKJV, The American Patriot's Bible: The Word of God and the Shaping of America, NKJV, Woman's Study Bible, Red Letter, Full-Color: Receiving God's Truth for Balance, Hope, and Transformation, NKJV, Abide Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People. A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! 25 Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me. For my daughter is possessed by a demon that torments her severely., 23But Jesus gave her no reply, not even a word. . (21-28) Jesus heals the sick, and miraculously feeds four thousand. Christ knows where his disciples dwell, and will visit them. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us. When Jesus left there, He withdrew to the area of Tyre and Sidon. 26He replied, It is not right to take the childrens bread and toss it to the dogs., 27Yes it is, Lord, she said. 21Then Jesus left Galilee and went north to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 28Then Jesus answered, Woman, you have great faith! Although the first Gospel is anonymous, the early church fathers were unanimous in holding that Matthew, one of the 12 apostles, was its author. Then Jesus answered her, Woman, you have strong faith! And her daughter was healed from that hour. Lord! And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table. Save verses, read offline, watch teaching clips, and more! And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake. 21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. What Every Christian Should Know about the Protestant Reformation. 30 And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet; and he healed them: 31 Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel. 22 And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. 22Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came and kept crying out, Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David! 22A Gentile woman who lived there came to him, pleading, Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! Many methods of Christ's providence, especially of his grace, in dealing with his people, which are dark and perplexing, may be explained by this story, which teaches that there may be love in Christ's heart while there are frowns in his face; and it encourages us, though he seems ready to slay us, yet to trust in him. 24But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. The best answer seems to be that he agreed with it and wanted to show that the apostolic testimony to Christ was not divided. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. The distress and trouble of her family brought a woman to Christ; and though it is need that drives us to Christ, yet we shall not therefore be driven from him. Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? 10 And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand: 11 Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man. But even the dogs eat scraps that fall from their masters tables.. And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground. Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. God left them to expose their own course. 9 And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. What you wanted will be done for you. At that moment her daughter was cured. And his disciples came up, asked him, saying, Send her away, because she is crying out after us!, said, I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel., knelt down before him, saying, Lord, help me!, said, It is not right to take the childrens bread and throw, So she said, Yes, Lord, for even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters table.. Lord, increase our faith, and pardon our unbelief, teaching us to live upon thy fulness and bounty, for all things pertaining to this life, and that which is to come. This summary of the Gospel of Matthew provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, 22 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! Jesus discourses about human traditions. My daughter is cruelly tormented by a demon., 23Yet He did not say a word to her. This was making the command of God of no effect. 3 But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon., But he did not answer her at all. And his disciples came up, asked him, saying, Send her away, because she is crying out after us!, said, I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel., knelt down before him, saying, Lord, help me!, said, It is not right to take the childrens bread and throw, So she said, Yes, Lord, for even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters table.. Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable. And his disciples came to. 22And behold, a Canaanitish woman came out from those borders, and cried, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a demon. The King James Version is in the public domain. Salem Media Group. His power was also shown to the multitude, in the plentiful provision he made for them: the manner is much the same as before. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, Send her away, for she keeps shouting after us. 24He answered, I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 25But she came and knelt before him, saying, Lord, help me. 26He answered, It is not fair to take the childrens food and throw it to the dogs. 27She said, Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters table. 28Then Jesus answered her, Woman, great is your faith! And his disciples came and begged him, saying, Send her away, for she is crying out after us., But she came and knelt before him, saying, Lord, help me., She said, Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters table.. 23 But he answered her not a word. 13; (4) ch. I will do what you asked. And at that moment the womans daughter was healed. They begged him, Send her away. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and was crying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely oppressed by a demon., But he did not answer her a word. With Christ there is bread enough, and to spare; supplies of grace for more than seek it, and for those that seek for more. Son of David! But she came and did him homage, saying, Lord, help me. Sorry, an error was encountered while loading comparison. For my daughter is possessed by a demon that torments her severely., 23But Jesus gave her no reply, not even a word. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And he called the multitude, and said unto them. Son of David! 22 And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. But he did not answer her a word. She is suffering terribly., Jesus did not say a word. 29 And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there. Then his disciples urged him to send her away. Although all the Gospel writers quote the OT, Matthew includes nine proof texts unique to his Gospel (1:22-23; 2:15; 2:17-18; 2:23; 4:14-16; 8:17; 12:17-21; 13:35; 27:9-10) to drive home his basic theme: Jesus is the fulfillment of the OT predictions of the Messiah. So his disciples came to him and urged him, Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us., 24He answered, I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.. She came to him and cried out, Lord! 1 Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying. And from that moment her daughter was cured. 05:01. She came to him and cried out, Lord! Others, who assume that Mark was written between 65 and 70, place Matthew in the 70s or even later. 28Then Jesus answering said to her, O woman, thy faith is great. I.S.V. The salutation speaks the good-will of Christ to man, even since he entered upon his state of exaltation. 22 Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, []"Far be it from You, Lord; this shall not happen to You!" Baptism is an outward sign of that inward washing, or sanctification of the Spirit, which seals and evidences the believer's justification. Share In Mark and Luke he is called by his other name, Levi. 3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: 4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Our blessed Lord spoke of their traditions as inventions of their own, and pointed out one instance in which this was very clear, that of their transgressing the fifth commandment. All that see the Lord Jesus with an eye of faith, will worship him. When blind souls are made to see by faith, the dumb to speak in prayer, the maimed and the lame to walk in holy obedience, it is to be wondered at. Matthew 15:21-28 New King James Version A Gentile Shows Her Faith 21 Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. Matthew 1 King James Version 1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. A proud, unhumbled heart would not have borne this; but she turned it into an argument to support her request. A demon controls my daughter. She is bothering us with all her begging., But she came and worshiped him, pleading again, Lord, help me!, She replied, Thats true, Lord, but even dogs are allowed to eat the scraps that fall beneath their masters table.. 22A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! (1-9) He warns against things which really defile. Help me! she said. 21And departing from there, Jesus went away to the region of Tyre and Sidon. Lord, increase our faith, and pardon our unbelief, teaching us to live upon thy fulness and bounty, for all things pertaining to this life, and that which is to come.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. She is bothering us with all her begging., 24Then Jesus said to the woman, I was sent only to help Gods lost sheepthe people of Israel., 25But she came and worshiped him, pleading again, Lord, help me!, 26Jesus responded, It isnt right to take food from the children and throw it to the dogs., 27She replied, Thats true, Lord, but even dogs are allowed to eat the scraps that fall beneath their masters table.. 26But he answering said, It is not well to take the bread of the children and cast it to the dogs. and asked him, saying, Dismiss her, for she cries after us. A demon controls my daughter. By registering for an account, you agree to Faithlifes. The spiritual cures that Christ works are wonderful. Let us never starve a good cause, when we see bad ones so liberally supported. 21Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. Let it be done for you as you wish. And her daughter was healed instantly. 23 But he answered her not a word. Let us never think that strange which the word of Christ has told us to expect; whether the sufferings of this present time, or the glory that is to be revealed. 21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. However, the results of modern critical studies -- in particular those that stress Matthew's alleged dependence on Mark for a substantial part of his Gospel -- have caused some Biblical scholars to abandon Matthean authorship. Compare all, Jesus discourses about human traditions. But she said, Yea, Lord; for even the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from the table of their masters. Again, had there been any truth in the report, the rulers would have prosecuted the apostles with severity for it. to cry out, saying, Have mercy on me, Lord, But He did not answer her a word. 26He replied, It is not right to take the childrens bread and toss it to the dogs., 27Yes it is, Lord, she said. 22A Canaanite woman from that area came to Jesus and cried out, Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! Then his disciples came to him and urged him, Send her away. 24But he answering said, I have not been sent save to the lost sheep of Israels house. For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death. Why Does God Compare Our Relationship with Him to That of a Bride and Groom? thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. 28Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it done unto thee even as thou wilt. And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord. So his disciples came to him. Jesus discourses about human traditions. I will do what you asked.. And Jesus went out thence, and withdrew into the parts of Tyre and Sidon. DISCLAIMER: Church of the Great God (CGG) provides these resources to aid the individual in studying the Bible. The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. But even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their owners table.. 25But she came and did him homage, saying, Lord, help me. A Gentile woman who lived there came to him, pleading, Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel., It is not good to take the childrens bread and throw. Start for FREE. My daughter is severely demon-possessed., And His disciples came and urged Him, saying, Send her away, for she cries out after us., 24But He answered and said, I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel., 25Then she came and worshiped Him, saying, Lord, help me!, 26But He answered and said, It is not good to take the childrens bread and throw it to the little dogs., 27And she said, Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters table.. Then his disciples urged him to send her away. 22 And a Canaanite woman from that region came out and began to cry out, saying, Have mercy on me, Lord, aSon of David; my daughter is cruelly bdemon-possessed., 23 But He did not answer her a word. Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters table.. My daughter, But he did not answer her a word. Jesus left that place and went to the area of Tyre and Sidon. Start your free trial today! And her daughter was made whole from that very hour. Proud member My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly., 23Jesus did not answer a word. Jesus left that place and went to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 18 But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. 21Jesus left Galilee and went to the area of Tyre and Sidon. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us. 23But he did not answer her a word. And great multitudes came unto him, having with them. He records the coming of the Magi (non-Jews) to worship the infant Jesus (2:1-12), as well as Jesus' statement that the "field is the world" (13:38). lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet; and he healed them: insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel. And her daughter was healed from that hour. The least of Christ is precious to a believer, even the very crumbs of the Bread of life. (1-9) He warns against things which really defile. The spiritual cures that Christ works are wonderful. Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. My daughter is severely possessed by a demon! 23But he did not answer her a word. And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. These passages show that, although Matthew's Gospel is Jewish, it has a universal outlook. So his disciples came to him. She did not limit Christ to any particular instance of mercy, but mercy, mercy, is what she begged for: she pleads not merit, but depends upon mercy. And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters table. Let the sinners in Zion be afraid. 27But she said, Yea, Lord; for even the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from the table of their masters. For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. But she came and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me. And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. It will neither please God, nor profit themselves; they trust in vanity, and vanity will be their recompence. Tell her to go away, they said. Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me. A woman from Canaan lived near Tyre and Sidon. Then Jesus left Galilee and went north to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 21Jesus left that place and went to the region of Tyre and Sidon. for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. By registering for an account, you agree to Faithlifes, Jesus went away from there, and withdrew into the district of, And a Canaanite woman from that region came out and. 13 Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. Have mercy on me! It is not well to take the bread of the children and cast it to the dogs. 22And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, (C)Son of David! It is the will of Christ that his people should be a cheerful, joyful people, and his resurrection furnishes abundant matter for joy. Matthew 15:1-39. 22Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon. 23But he did not answer her at all. But even the dogs eat scraps that fall from their masters tables.. You will be given what you are asking for. And her daughter was healed at that very moment. (29-39) (10-20) He heals the daughter of a Syrophenician woman. Start for FREE. 22A woman from Canaan lived near Tyre and Sidon. Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. 5-7; (2) ch. He spake, and it was done. A proud, unhumbled heart would not have borne this; but she turned it into an argument to support her request. So his disciples came to him and urged him, Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us., 24He answered, I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.. Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. 27But she said, Yea, Lord: for even the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters table. Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? When a parent's wants called for assistance, they pleaded, that they had devoted to the temple all they could spare, even though they did not part with it, and therefore their parents must expect nothing from them. Believers shall have the constant presence of their Lord always; all days, every day. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour. 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. You will be given what you are asking for. And her daughter was healed at that very moment. 9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. My daughter is severely demon-possessed., Then she came and worshiped Him, saying, Lord, help me!, And she said, Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters table.. hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with. (29-39)1-9 Additions to God's laws reflect upon his wisdom, as if he had left out something which was needed, and which man could supply; in one way or other they always lead men to disobey God. So his followers came to Jesus and begged him, Tell the woman to go away. Let it be done for you as you want. And her daughter was healed from that hour. Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. 21Jesus left Galilee and went to the area of Tyre and Sidon. Our blessed Lord spoke of their traditions as inventions of their own, and pointed out one instance in which this was very clear, that of their transgressing the fifth commandment. She keeps shouting behind us., 24Jesus responded, I was sent only to the lost sheep of the nation of Israel., 25She came to him, bowed down, and said, Lord, help me!, 26Jesus replied, Its not right to take the childrens food and throw it to the dogs., 27She said, Youre right, Lord. 26 But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs. On the first day of the first week God commanded the light to shine out of darkness. Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me. Now playing Matthew 15. Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters table.. Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught? And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table. Fear not ye, for his resurrection will be your consolation. He cured her daughter. 22A woman from Canaan lived near Tyre and Sidon. Be not afraid. 25The woman came and knelt before him. Even so, Lord Jesus, be thou with us and all thy people; cause thy face to shine upon us, that thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. Matthew 15:21-28 King James Version (KJV 1900) 21 Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. 21 From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. But even the dogs eat scraps that fall from their masters tables.. (11-15) Christ's commission to his disciples. 22 And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, () Son of David! It is not well to take the bread of the children and cast it to the dogs. I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way. Many elements point to Jewish readership: Matthew's concern with fulfillment of the OT (he has more quotations With Christ there is bread enough, and to spare; supplies of grace for more than seek it, and for those that seek for more. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Son of David! And Jesus, going forth from thence, went away into the parts of Tyre and Sidon; and lo, a Canaanitish woman, coming out from those borders, cried. Our communion with him must be spiritual, by faith in his word. 24But he answered and said, I was not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 10 Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me. Chapter 28 Bible Options | + Text Size 1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. Of all graces, faith honours Christ most; therefore of all graces Christ honours faith most. Matthew 15:21-28 King James Version (KJV 1900) 21 Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. Lord! So his disciples came to him. 22Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon. 23But he did not answer her at all. from and allusions to the OT than any other NT author); his tracing of Jesus' descent from Abraham (1:1-17); his lack of explanation of Jewish customs (especially in contrast to Mark); his use of Jewish terminology (e.g., "kingdom of heaven," where "heaven" reveals the Jewish reverential reluctance to use the name of God; see note on 3:2); his emphasis on Jesus' role as "Son of David" (1:1; 9:27; 12:23; 15:22; 20:30-31; 21:9,15; 22:41-45). Verses 10-20 Christ shows that the defilement they ought to fear, was not from what entered their mouths as food, but from what came out of their mouths, which showed the wickedness of their hearts. Nothing will last in the soul but the regenerating graces of the Holy Spirit; and nothing should be admitted into the church but what is from above; therefore, whoever is offended by a plain, seasonable declaration of the truth, we should not be troubled at it. Yes it is, Lord, she said. You will be given what you are asking for. And her daughter was healed at that very moment. The way the material is arranged reveals an artistic touch. 22And a Canaanite woman from that region came out and began to cry out, saying, Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is cruelly demon-possessed., 23But He did not answer her a word. pBe it done for you as you desire. qAnd her daughter was phealed instantly.5, Read more 12 Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying? 22 And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. Please try again soon. The God of Israel, the Saviour, is sometimes a God that hideth himself, but never a God at a distance. Help me! she said. Miracles Of Jesus: A 5-Day Study Of What Jesus Makes Possible, Faith - Can Mine Move Mountains? Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me. Go quickly. And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, "Have mercy on . Be it to thee as thou desirest. But he answered her not a word. 24But he answered and said, I was not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. But even the dogs eat scraps that fall from their masters tables.. N.A.S.B. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. 28Then Jesus answered, Woman, you have great faith! 25Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.
