Matthew 15:21-28

Modern English Version

The Faith of the Canaanite Woman^(A)

²¹ Then Jesus went from there and departed into the regions of Tyre and Sidon. ²² There, a woman of Canaan came out of the same regions and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David. My daughter is severely possessed by a demon.”

²³ But He did not answer her a word. And His disciples came and begged Him, saying, “Send her away, for she cries out after us.”

²⁴ But He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”

²⁵ Then she came and worshipped Him, saying, “Lord, help me.”

²⁶ But He answered, “It is not fair to take the children’s bread and to throw it to dogs.”

²⁷ She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.”

²⁸ Then Jesus answered her, “O woman, great is your faith. Let it be done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed instantly.