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Matthew 15:28

What does Matthew 15:28 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 15:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 15:28 means

Moved by the woman's extraordinary faith, Jesus praises her with the affirmation, "O woman, great is thy faith." He then immediately grants her request, declaring, "be it done unto thee even as thou wilt." At that very moment, her daughter is healed. This verse culminates the intense interaction, revealing Jesus's heart for those who demonstrate genuine faith, regardless of their background, and underscoring His divine power to heal from a distance. It showcases the reward of persistent, humble trust.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it done unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was healed from that hour.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it done unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was healed from that hour.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then Jesus, answering, said to her, O woman, great is your faith: let your desire be done. And her daughter was made well from that hour.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

then answering, Jesus said to her, `O woman, great <FI>is<Fi> thy faith, let it be to thee as thou wilt;' and her daughter was healed from that hour.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Then Jesus answering, said to her: O woman, great is thy faith: be it done to thee as thou wilt: and her daughter was cured from that hour.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Then Jesus answering said to her, O woman, thy faith [is] great. Be it to thee as thou desirest. And her daughter was healed from that hour.

Context

Following the Canaanite woman's remarkable, faith-filled response in verse 27, this verse presents Jesus's immediate and powerful commendation, along with the miraculous fulfillment of her request. This marks the triumphant conclusion of the interaction with the Canaanite woman, showcasing the power of persistent faith and Jesus's compassion. It then transitions directly to Jesus continuing His ministry among the multitudes.

v.27But she said, Yea, Lord: for even the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.

v.28This passage

v.29And Jesus departed thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and he went up into the mountain, and sat there.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 9:22

    But Jesus turning and seeing her said, Daughter, be of good cheer; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.

  • Luke 17:5

    And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.

  • 1 Samuel 2:30

    Therefore Jehovah, the God of Israel, saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now Jehovah saith, Be it far from me; for them that honor me I will honor, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

  • Romans 4:19

    And without being weakened in faith he considered his own body now as good as dead (he being about a hundred years old), and the deadness of Sarah’s womb;

  • Psalms 145:19

    He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him; He also will hear their cry and will save them.

  • John 4:50

    Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. The man believed the word that Jesus spake unto him, and he went his way.

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