Matthew 15:23
The Scripture
(23) But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Matthew 15 opens with Jesus rebuking the Pharisees for elevating tradition above God's command, teaching that what defiles comes from the heart, not unwashed hands. He commends a Canaanite woman's persistent faith and heals her afflicted daughter. The chapter closes with Jesus healing the lame, blind, and maimed, then feeding four thousand from seven loaves with baskets left over.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 42:7Deuteronomy 8:2Psalms 28:1Lamentations 3:8Matthew 14:15Mark 10:47Mark 10:48