Matthew 15:23 Parallel Translations

But he did not answer her at all. Then his disciples came to him and urged him, "Send her away. She keeps shouting behind us."(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.

ASV:

But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.

BBE:

But he gave her no answer. And his disciples came and said to him, Send her away, for she is crying after us.

DBY:

But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came to him and asked him, saying, Dismiss her, for she cries after us.

ERV:

But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.

WEY:

But He answered her not a word. Then the disciples interposed, and begged Him, saying, "Send her away because she keeps crying behind us."

WBS:

But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.

WEB:

But he answered her not a word. His disciples came and begged him, saying, "Send her away; for she cries after us."

YLT:

And he did not answer her a word; and his disciples having come to him, were asking him, saying -- 'Let her away, because she crieth after us;'

Matthew 15:23 Cross References

XREF:

Matthew 15:22 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."

Matthew 15:24 But He answered and said, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

15:23 {5} But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.
(5) In that Christ sometimes shuts his ears, as it were, to the prayers of his saints, he does it for his glory, and our profit.

PNT:

15:23 He answered her not a word. He neither repelled her, nor made a favorable answer. There were reasons for hesitation, but there is no doubt that it was his purpose to have mercy. See PNT Mt 15:24. He delayed in order to bring out a great lesson.

WES:

15:23 He answered her not a word - He sometimes tries our faith in like manner.

MHC:

15:21-28 The dark corners of the country, the most remote, shall share Christ's influences; afterwards the ends of the earth shall see his salvation. The distress and trouble of her family brought a woman to Christ; and though it is need that drives us to Christ, yet we shall not therefore be driven from him. She did not limit Christ to any particular instance of mercy, but mercy, mercy, is what she begged for: she pleads not merit, but depends upon mercy. It is the duty of parents to pray for their children, and to be earnest in prayer for them, especially for their souls. Have you a son, a daughter, grievously vexed with a proud devil, an unclean devil, a malicious devil, led captive by him at his will? this is a case more deplorable than that of bodily possession, and you must bring them by faith and prayer to Christ, who alone is able to heal them. Many methods of Christ's providence, especially of his grace, in dealing with his people, which are dark and perplexing, may be explained by this story, which teaches that there may be love in Christ's heart while there are frowns in his face; and it encourages us, though he seems ready to slay us, yet to trust in him. Those whom Christ intends most to honour, he humbles to feel their own unworthiness. A proud, unhumbled heart would not have borne this; but she turned it into an argument to support her request. The state of this woman is an emblem of the state of a sinner, deeply conscious of the misery of his soul. The least of Christ is precious to a believer, even the very crumbs of the Bread of life. Of all graces, faith honours Christ most; therefore of all graces Christ honours faith most. He cured her daughter. He spake, and it was done. From hence let such as seek help from the Lord, and receive no gracious answer, learn to turn even their unworthiness and discouragements into pleas for mercy.

CONC:

Asking Begged Behind Besought Cries Crieth Crying Disciples Dismiss Implored Interposed Keeps Saying Shouting Urged

Begged Besought Cries Crieth Crying Disciples Dismiss Implored Interposed Jesus Keeps Shouting Urged Word

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