Matthew 15:23

Contemporary English Version 1995

Jesus did not say a word. But the woman kept following along and shouting, so his disciples came up and asked him to send her away.

Cross References

Matthew 14:15

That evening the disciples came to Jesus and said, “This place is like a desert, and it's already late. Let the crowds leave, so they can go to the villages and buy some food.”

Lamentations 3:8

Even when I shouted and prayed for help, he refused to listen.

Psalm 28:1

Only you, Lord, are a mighty rock! Don't refuse to help me when I pray. If you don't answer me, I will soon be dead.

Deuteronomy 8:2

Don't forget how the Lord your God has led you through the desert for the past 40 years. He wanted to find out if you were truly willing to obey him and depend on him,

Genesis 42:7

They did not recognize Joseph, but at once he knew who they were, though he pretended not to know. Instead, he spoke harshly and asked, “Where do you come from?” “From the land of Canaan,” they answered. “We've come here to buy grain.”

Matthew 15:22

Suddenly a Canaanite woman from there came out shouting, “Lord and Son of David, have pity on me! My daughter is full of demons.”

Matthew 15:24

Jesus said, “I was sent only to the people of Israel! They are like a flock of lost sheep.”