Matthew 15:23-25

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²³ Jesus, however, said nothing at all to her.

His disciples came up.

“Please send her away,” they asked. “She’s shouting after us.”

²⁴ “I was only sent,” replied Jesus, “to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”

²⁵ The woman, however, came and threw herself down at his feet.

“Master,” she said, “please help me!”