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Matthew 15:23 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Matthew 15:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 15 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.”
Matthew 15:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 15:23
But he answered her not a word (ὁ δὲ οὐκ ἀπεκρίθη αὐτῇ λόγον, ho de ouk apekrithē autē logon)—Christ's silence toward the Canaanite woman's plea seems harsh, even cruel. Yet this wasn't rejection but testing, drawing out faith through resistance. The phrase 'not a word' emphasizes complete silence—no acknowledgment, no comfort, no immediate help.Jesus's silence served multiple purposes: it tested the woman's persistence, revealed her genuine faith, instructed the disciples about grace transcending ethnic boundaries, and demonstrated that apparent divine silence doesn't equal divine indifferenc...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 15:23
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“his disciples came to him”
“he began to cry out”
“and he recognized them”
“Yahweh”
“when I cry”
“that he might humble you”