Matthew 15:25
But the woman came, and, bowing to the ground before him, said, “Master, help me.”
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.
In Context
24“I was not sent,” replied Jesus, “to anyone except the lost sheep of Israel.”
26“It is not fair,” replied Jesus, “to take the children’s food and throw it to dogs.”
Cross References
Hosea 12:4He wrestled with the angel and prevailed, he wept and sought his blessing. At Bethel the Lord found him, and there he spoke with us.
Matthew 14:33But the men in the boat threw themselves on their faces before him, and said, “You are indeed God’s Son.”
Mark 9:22“From his childhood,” he answered. “It has often thrown him into fire and into water to put an end to his life; but, if you can possibly do anything, take pity on us, and help us!”
Luke 11:8I tell you that, even though he will not get up and give him anything because he is a friend, yet because of his persistence he will rouse himself and give him what he wants.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 15:22-29
The Canaanite's Daughter Healed. 21 Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts 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. 23 But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us. 24 But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 25 Then came… Read the whole commentary →