Matthew 15:24

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

He answered them, “I was sent only to the straying sheep of the Israelites.”

Cross References

Romans 15:8

For I tell you that Christ was [appointed] to be a servant of the circumcised ones [i.e., the Jews], in order to uphold the truth of God. This was so He could confirm [as valid] the promises made to our forefathers,

Acts 13:46

But Paul and Barnabas [continued to] speak out boldly, saying, “It was necessary that the message of God be delivered to you [Jews] first. But since you have rejected it and [thereby] consider yourselves to be unworthy of [receiving] never ending life, we [i.e., Paul and Barnabas] will now begin proclaiming it to the [unconverted] Gentiles.

Matthew 9:36

But when He saw the large crowds He felt compassion for them because they were distressed and disoriented like sheep without a shepherd.

Matthew 15:23

But He did not say a word to her. His disciples came and begged Him; “Send her away, for she is [continually] shouting at us [as we go along].”

Matthew 18:11

{Some ancient manuscripts include this verse:} For the Son of man came to save those who were lost.}