Matthew 15:23-28 but Jesus not making her any answer, his disciples came and entreated him to grant her request; for, said they, she is very importunate with us.

Mace⁽ⁱ⁾ ²³ but Jesus not making her any answer, his disciples came and entreated him to grant her request; for, said they, she is very importunate with us. ²⁴ but he answered, my commission was only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. ²⁵ however she advanc'd, and throwing her self at his feet, cried, O Lord, assist me. ²⁶ but he answered, it is not just to take the childrens bread, and throw it to puppies. ²⁷ 'tis true, Lord, said she: yet even puppies eat of the crumbs which fall from their master's table. ²⁸ then Jesus answered her, O woman, great is thy faith: as you desire, be it done. and her daughter was healed from that very hour.