Matthew 15:24

But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 15:24

BSB

He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."

AKJV

But he answered and said, I am not sent but to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

CPDV

And responding, he said, "I was not sent except to the sheep who have fallen away from the house of Israel."

ERV

But he answered and said, I was not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

NHEB

But he answered, "I was not sent to anyone but the lost sheep of the house of Israel."

SMT

And he, having answered, said, I was not sent except to the sheep having been lost, of the house of Israel.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 15:24

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Commentary for Matthew 15:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 15:24

Summary

Jesus clarifies his ministry focuses on Jewish people

Place

Tyre and Sidon

Event

Jesus states purpose boundary

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD