Matthew 15:24 nasb — But He answered and said, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."

NASB

"But He answered and said, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.""

— Matthew 15:24, NASB

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Matthew 15 — Context

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Jesus went away from there, and withdrew into the district of Tyre and Sidon.

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And a Canaanite woman from that region came out and began to cry out, saying, "Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is cruelly demon-possessed."

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But He did not answer her a word. And His disciples came and implored Him, saying, "Send her away, because she keeps shouting at us."

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But He answered and said, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."

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But she came and began to bow down before Him, saying, "Lord, help me!"

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And He answered and said, "It is not good to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs."

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But she said, "Yes, Lord; but even the dogs feed on the crumbs which fall from their masters' table."

Matthew 15:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 15:24 say?
Matthew 15:24 in the NASB reads: “But He answered and said, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."”
Where is Matthew 15:24 in the Bible?
Matthew 15:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 15, verse 24.
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 15:24.
What translation should I read Matthew 15:24 in?
Matthew 15:24 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 15:24?
Matthew 15:24 reads (NASB): “But He answered and said, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."” 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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