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Matthew 15:22-30 Modern English Version (MEV)

22. There, a woman of Canaan came out of the same regions and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David. My daughter is severely possessed by a demon.”

23. But He did not answer her a word. And His disciples came and begged Him, saying, “Send her away, for she cries out after us.”

24. But He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”

25. Then she came and worshipped Him, saying, “Lord, help me.”

26. But He answered, “It is not fair to take the children’s bread and to throw it to dogs.”

27. She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.”

28. Then Jesus answered her, “O woman, great is your faith. Let it be done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed instantly.

29. Jesus departed from there, and passed by the Sea of Galilee, and went up on a mountain and sat down there.

30. Great crowds came to Him, having with them those who were lame, blind, mute, maimed, and many others, and placed them down at Jesus’ feet, and He healed them,

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