The Canaanite Woman's Faith

21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon.

Other Translations of Matthew 15:21

King James Version

The Canaanite Woman's Faith

21 Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.

English Standard Version

The Canaanite Woman's Faith

21 And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon.

The Message

The Canaanite Woman's Faith

21 From there Jesus took a trip to Tyre and Sidon.

New King James Version

The Canaanite Woman's Faith

21 Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon.

New Living Translation

The Canaanite Woman's Faith

21 Then Jesus left Galilee and went north to the region of Tyre and Sidon.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 15:21

Commentary on Matthew 15:21-28

(Read Matthew 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.