Matthew 15:18-23

18 But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them.

19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.

20 These are what defile a person; but eating with unwashed hands does not defile them.”

The Faith of a Canaanite Woman

21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon.

22 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.”

23 Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.”

Cross References

• 1. Matthew 12:34; Luke 6:45; James 3:6
• 2. Galatians 5:19-21
• 3. Romans 14:14
• 4. S Matthew 11:21
• 5. S Matthew 9:27
• 6. S Matthew 4:24