Matthew 15:29 asv — And Jesus departed thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and he went up into the mountain, and sat there.

American Standard Version

"And Jesus departed thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and he went up into the mountain, and sat there. "

— Matthew 15:29, American Standard Version

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Matthew 15 — Context

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And he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread and cast it to the dogs.

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But she said, Yea, Lord: for even the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.

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Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it done unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was healed from that hour.

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And Jesus departed thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and he went up into the mountain, and sat there.

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And there came unto him great multitudes, having with them the lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and they cast them down at his feet; and he healed them:

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insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb speaking, the maimed whole, and the lame walking, and the blind seeing: and they glorified the God of Israel.

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And Jesus called unto him his disciples, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days and have nothing to eat: and I would not send them away fasting, lest haply they faint on the way.

Matthew 15:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 15:29 say?
Matthew 15:29 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Jesus departed thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and he went up into the mountain, and sat there. ”
Where is Matthew 15:29 in the Bible?
Matthew 15:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 15, verse 29.
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 15:29.
What translation should I read Matthew 15:29 in?
Matthew 15:29 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 15:29?
Matthew 15:29 reads (ASV): “And Jesus departed thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and he went up into the mountain, and sat there. ” 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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