Matthew 15:28

The Message

Jesus gave in. “Oh, woman, your faith is something else. What you want is what you get!” Right then her daughter became well.

Cross References

Job 23:10

“But he knows where I am and what I’ve done. He can cross-examine me all he wants, and I’ll pass the test with honors. I’ve followed him closely, my feet in his footprints, not once swerving from his way. I’ve obeyed every word he’s spoken, and not just obeyed his advice—I’ve treasured it.

Psalm 145:19

He does what’s best for those who fear him— hears them call out, and saves them.

Matthew 14:31

Jesus didn’t hesitate. He reached down and grabbed his hand. Then he said, “Faint-heart, what got into you?”

Matthew 15:27

She was quick: “You’re right, Master, but beggar dogs do get scraps from the master’s table.”

Matthew 8:10

Taken aback, Jesus said, “I’ve yet to come across this kind of simple trust in Israel, the very people who are supposed to know all about God and how he works. This man is the vanguard of many outsiders who will soon be coming from all directions—streaming in from the east, pouring in from the west, sitting down at God’s kingdom banquet alongside Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Then those who grew up ‘in the faith’ but had no faith will find themselves out in the cold, outsiders to grace and wondering what happened.”

Matthew 8:13

Then Jesus turned to the captain and said, “Go. What you believed could happen has happened.” At that moment his servant became well.

Mark 5:34

Jesus said to her, “Daughter, you took a risk of faith, and now you’re healed and whole. Live well, live blessed! Be healed of your plague.” * * *

Luke 17:5

The apostles came up and said to the Master, “Give us more faith.”

Luke 7:50

He ignored them and said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you. Go in peace.”

Luke 7:9

Taken aback, Jesus addressed the accompanying crowd: “I’ve yet to come across this kind of simple trust anywhere in Israel, the very people who are supposed to know about God and how he works.” When the messengers got back home, they found the servant up and well.

2 Thessalonians 1:3

You need to know, friends, that thanking God over and over for you is not only a pleasure; it’s a must. We have to do it. Your faith is growing phenomenally; your love for each other is developing wonderfully. Why, it’s only right that we give thanks. We’re so proud of you; you’re so steady and determined in your faith despite all the hard times that have broadsided you. We tell everyone we meet in the churches all about you.