Matthew 15:23 cpdv — He did not say a word to her. And his disciples, drawing near, petitioned him, saying: “Dismiss her, for she is crying…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"He did not say a word to her. And his disciples, drawing near, petitioned him, saying: “Dismiss her, for she is crying out after us.” "

— Matthew 15:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 15 — Context

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These are the things that defile a man. But to eat without washing hands does not defile a man.”

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And departing from there, Jesus withdrew into the areas of Tyre and Sidon.

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And behold, a woman of Canaan, going out from those parts, cried out, saying to him: “Take pity on me, Lord, Son of David. My daughter is badly afflicted by a demon.”

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He did not say a word to her. And his disciples, drawing near, petitioned him, saying: “Dismiss her, for she is crying out after us.”

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And responding, he said, “I was not sent except to the sheep who have fallen away from the house of Israel.”

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But she approached and adored him, saying, “Lord, help me.”

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And responding, he said, “It is not good to take the bread of the children and cast it to the dogs.”

Matthew 15:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 15:23 say?
Matthew 15:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “He did not say a word to her. And his disciples, drawing near, petitioned him, saying: “Dismiss her, for she is crying out after us.” ”
Where is Matthew 15:23 in the Bible?
Matthew 15:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 15, verse 23.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 15:23.
What translation should I read Matthew 15:23 in?
Matthew 15:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 15:23?
Matthew 15:23 reads (CPDV): “He did not say a word to her. And his disciples, drawing near, petitioned him, saying: “Dismiss her, for she is crying out after us.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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