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Matthew 15:23

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

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  1. Matthew 15:21

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

  2. Matthew 15:22

    And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.

  3. Matthew 15:24

    But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

  4. Matthew 15:25

    Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.

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