Matthew 15:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 15:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 15:23 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 15:23 — KJV
“But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.”
— Matthew 15:23 (KJV)
Matthew 15:23 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 15:23
“And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the LORD came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 15:23: word, came, saying
“And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals.”
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“After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.”
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“And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spake unto him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 15:23: word, came, saying
“And they arose early: and it came to pass about the spring of the day, that Samuel called Saul to the top of the house, saying, Up, that I may send thee away. And Saul arose, and they went out both of them, he and Samuel, abroad.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 15:23: came, saying, send
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