Matthew 15:25
Matthew 15:25 in Multiple Translations
The woman came and knelt before Him. “Lord, help me!” she said.
Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.
But she came and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.
But she came and gave him worship, saying, Help, Lord.
But the woman came and kneeled before him, and said, “Lord, please help me!”
Yet she came, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, helpe me.
And having come, she was bowing to him, saying, 'Sir, help me;'
But she came and worshiped him, saying, “Lord, help me.”
Then came she and worshiped him, saying, Lord, help me.
But she came and adored him, saying: Lord, help me.
But she came closer to Jesus and knelt down in front of him to worship him. She pled, “Lord/Sir, help me!”
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Study Notes — Matthew 15:25
- Context
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- Matthew 15:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Matthew 15:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Matthew 15:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Matthew 15:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Matthew 15:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on Matthew 15:25
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Matthew 15:25
- Cambridge Bible on Matthew 15:25
- Whedon's Commentary on Matthew 15:25
- Sermons on Matthew 15:25
Context — The Faith of the Canaanite Woman
25The woman came and knelt before Him. “Lord, help me!” she said.
26But Jesus replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” 27“Yes, Lord,” she said, “even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 32:26 | Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.” But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” |
| 2 | Matthew 20:31 | The crowd admonished them to be silent, but they cried out all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” |
| 3 | Matthew 14:33 | Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!” |
| 4 | Mark 9:22 | “It often throws him into the fire or into the water, trying to kill him. But if You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” |
| 5 | Hosea 12:4 | Yes, he struggled with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought His favor; he found Him at Bethel and spoke with Him there — |
| 6 | Luke 18:1–8 | Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected men. And there was a widow in that town who kept appealing to him, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’ For a while he refused, but later he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect men, yet because this widow keeps pestering me, I will give her justice. Then she will stop wearing me out with her perpetual requests.’” And the Lord said, “Listen to the words of the unjust judge. Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He continue to defer their help? I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?” |
| 7 | Mark 9:24 | Immediately the boy’s father cried out, “I do believe; help my unbelief!” |
| 8 | Matthew 8:2 | Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” |
| 9 | Luke 11:8–10 | I tell you, even though he will not get up to provide for him because of his friendship, yet because of the man’s persistence, he will get up and give him as much as he needs. So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. |
Matthew 15:25 Summary
This verse shows a desperate woman coming to Jesus for help, kneeling before Him in humility and respect. She calls Him 'Lord', recognizing His authority and power, and asks for His help, similar to the way we can come to God in prayer, as seen in Philippians 4:6. Jesus' response may seem harsh, but the woman's faith and persistence are about to be rewarded, as we see in the next verses. We can learn from her example to approach God with humility and trust, knowing that He is willing to help us in our time of need (Psalm 46:1).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the woman kneel before Jesus?
The woman knelt before Jesus as a sign of humility and respect, acknowledging His authority and power, similar to the leper in Matthew 8:2 who also knelt before Him to ask for healing.
What did the woman mean by saying 'Lord, help me'?
By saying 'Lord, help me', the woman was acknowledging Jesus' lordship and recognizing her need for His help and intervention, much like the blind men in Matthew 9:27 who cried out to Jesus for mercy.
Is this woman an example of a persistent prayer?
Yes, this woman's actions demonstrate persistent prayer, as she continues to cry out to Jesus despite initial rejection, similar to the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8 who wears out the unjust judge with her requests.
What can we learn from the woman's approach to Jesus?
We can learn from the woman's humility, reverence, and trust in Jesus' power and willingness to help, as seen in Psalm 34:17-18, which encourages us to cry out to the Lord in our troubles and trust in His deliverance.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to cry out to the Lord for help, and how can I demonstrate humility and trust like this woman?
- How do I respond when my prayers seem to go unanswered, and what can I learn from this woman's persistence in the face of rejection?
- In what ways can I show reverence and respect to Jesus, like the woman kneeling before Him, in my daily life and prayer?
- What are some 'crumbs' of blessing that I have received from the Lord's table, and how can I be thankful for them, even if they seem small or insignificant?
Gill's Exposition on Matthew 15:25
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Matthew 15:25
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Matthew 15:25
Trapp's Commentary on Matthew 15:25
Ellicott's Commentary on Matthew 15:25
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Matthew 15:25
Cambridge Bible on Matthew 15:25
Whedon's Commentary on Matthew 15:25
Sermons on Matthew 15:25
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Does God Help Those Who Help Themselves? by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman addresses the misconception that 'God helps those who help themselves,' emphasizing that true help from God comes when we reach the end of our own strength and humbly |
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Do You Need a Miracle? by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of experiencing a supernatural work from God in our hearts and souls. He encourages the congregation to believe in the possib |
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Jacob by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the life of Jacob and his journey from a man who began well but ended up in a state of spiritual degeneration. The preacher emphasizes that t |
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(First Baptist Church) #8 - the Work of the Holy Spirit by J. Edwin Orr | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the different stages of drunkenness and relates them to the behavior of the disciples on the day of Pentecost. He explains that the first stag |
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(Biographies) Martin Luther by John Piper | In this sermon, Pastor John Piper emphasizes the importance of studying the word of God and rebukes the notion that one cannot be productive or find time for study due to other res |
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A House of Prayer by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the preacher shares various anecdotes and experiences to emphasize the importance of committing our causes to God. He tells a story about a preacher from Argentina |
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(The Law of the Holy Spirit) the Spirit of Revelation by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of repentance and turning away from sin. He warns against being deceived by preachers who lull people to sleep with their sin |







