Matthew 15:28

Translations

Modern

“O woman,” Jesus answered, “your faith is great! Let it be done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.

Traditional

Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.

Literal

“Then answering, Jesus said to her, “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that hour.

Latin

Tunc respondens Jesus, ait illi: O mulier, magna est fides tua: fiat tibi sicut vis. Et sanata est filia ejus ex illa hora.

Original

Greek

English

“O woman,” Jesus answered, “your faith is great! Let it be done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.

Notes

Matthew 15:21–28

This encounter brings up another debated issue. It is about whether Gentiles (non-Jews) can share in the kingdom of the Messiah (see Matthew 8:11).

Theme notes and profiles

Ethnic Hatred Jews and Gentiles (Non-Jews) The Spirit of the Law

Events

Healing Canaanite Daughterc. AD 29

Related verses

Mark 9:23–24
“If You can?” echoed Jesus. “All things are possible to him who believes!”
Matthew 8:13
Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! As you have believed, so will it be done for you.” And his servant was healed at that very hour.
Psalm 145:19
He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.
Matthew 9:22
Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that very hour.
Mark 5:34
“Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be free of your affliction.”
John 4:50–53
“Go,” said Jesus. “Your son will live.” The man took Jesus at His word and departed.
Romans 4:19–20
Without weakening in his faith, he acknowledged the decrepitness of his body (since he was about a hundred years old) and the lifelessness of Sarah’s womb.
Matthew 8:10
When Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those following Him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.
Mark 7:29–30
Then Jesus told her, “Because of this answer, you may go. The demon has left your daughter.”
Luke 18:42–43
“Receive your sight!” Jesus replied. “Your faith has healed you.”
Job 13:15
Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face.
Job 23:10
Yet He knows the way I have taken; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold.

Parallels

Mark 7:24–30

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Dog Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Magi Miracle Sidon (Place), Sidonian Tyre

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Children: Death of, As a Judgment Upon Parents: Healing of Demons: The Daughter of the Syrophoenician Woman Faith in Christ Faith in Christ, Exemplified Faith: Faith in Christ: The Syrophoenician Woman Faith: Trial of The Syrophoenician Woman Jesus, the Christ: Heals the Daughter of the Syro-Phoenician Woman (Near Tyre and Sidon) Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of The Daughter of the Syro-Phoenician Woman Healed Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Heals the Daughter of the Non-Jewish, Syro-Phoenician Woman Prayer: Importunity In Prayer: Importunity in The Non-Jewish, Syro-Phoenician Woman Sidon: Jesus Visits the Region of, and Heals the Daughter of the Non-Jewish, Syro-Phoenician Woman Syro-Phoenician: The Nationality of a Non-Jewish Woman Whose Daughter Was Cured by Jesus The Miracles of Christ: Devils Cast Out Tyre: City of Heals the Daughter of the Non-Jewish, Syrophenician Woman Near

Matthew 15:28

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