Matthew 15:21
Jesus went out from there, and withdrew into the region of Tyre and Sidon.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.
In Context
20These are the things which defile the man; but to eat with unwashed hands does not defile the man."
Cross References
Joshua 11:8The Lord delivered them into the hand of Israel, and they struck them, and chased them to great Sidon, and to Misrephoth Maim, and to the valley of Mizpeh eastward. They struck them until they left them none remaining.
Joshua 19:28and Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, even to great Sidon.
Matthew 10:5Jesus sent these twelve out, and commanded them, saying, "Do not go among the Gentiles, and do not enter into any city of the Samaritans.
Mark 7:24From there he arose, and went away into the region of Tyre and Sidon. He entered into a house, and did not want anyone to know it, but he could not escape notice.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 15:11-21
What Defileth a Man. 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. 12 Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying? 13 But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up. 14 Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead… Read the whole commentary →