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Sections for Matthew 15
Mt 15:1-20 Discourse on Ceremonial Pollution. ( = Mr 7:1, 23).
Mt 15:21-28 The Woman of Canaan and Her Daughter.
Mt 15:29-39 Miracles of Healing--Four Thousand Miraculously Fed.
Mt 15:21-28 The Woman of Canaan and Her Daughter.

The Woman of Canaan and Her Daughter.

Jesus remained silent in response to her request (23). His disciples then approached him, urging him to send her away, as she was persistently crying out after them (24).

In response, Jesus stated that his mission was specifically to the lost sheep of Israel's household (25).