Matthew 15 · Verse 21

Matthew 15:21

Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.
Matthew 15:21, King James Version

Matthew 15:21 in other translations

BSBLeaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon.
WEBJesus went out from there and withdrew into the region of Tyre and Sidon.
ASVAnd Jesus went out thence, and withdrew into the parts of Tyre and Sidon.
YLTAnd Jesus having come forth thence, withdrew to the parts of Tyre and Sidon,
DARBYAnd Jesus, going forth from thence, went away into the parts of Tyre and Sidon;
BBEAnd Jesus went away from there into the country of Tyre and Sidon.
WebsterThen Jesus went thence, and departed into the territories of Tyre and Sidon.

What does Matthew 15:21 mean?

Barnes' Notes
Verses 21-28. This narrative is also found in Mk 7:24-30.

The coasts of Tyre and Sidon. These cities were on the sea-coast or shore of the Mediterranean. Mt 11:21. He went there for the purpose of concealment, Mk 7:24 perhaps still to avoid Herod.

(n) "Then Jesus" Mk 7:24

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 21 Departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon - Εις τα μερη, towards the coasts or confines. It is not clear that our Lord ever left the land of the Hebrews; he was, as the apostle observes, Rom 15:8, the minister of the circumcision according to the truth of God. Tyre and Sidon are usually joined together, principally because they are but a few miles distant from each other.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Matthew 15:21-28
The dark corners of the country, the most remote, shall share Christ's influences; afterwards the ends of the earth shall see his salvation. The distress and trouble of her family brought a woman to Christ; and though it is need that drives us to Christ, yet we shall not therefore be driven from him. She did not limit Christ to any particular instance of mercy, but mercy, mercy, is what she begged for: she pleads not merit, but depends upon mercy. It is the duty of parents to pray for their children, and to be earnest in prayer for them, especially for their souls. Have you a son, a daughter, grievously vexed with a proud devil, an unclean devil, a malicious devil, led captive by him at his will? this is a case more deplorable than that of bodily possession, and you must bring them by faith and prayer to Christ, who alone is able to heal them. Many methods of Christ's providence, especially of his grace, in dealing with his people, which are dark and perplexing, may be explained by this story, which teaches that there may be love in Christ's heart while there are frowns in his face; and it encourages us, though he seems ready to slay us, yet to trust in him. Those whom Christ intends most to honour, he humbles to feel their own unworthiness. A proud, unhumbled heart would not have borne this; but she turned it into an argument to support her request. The state of this woman is an emblem of the state of a sinner, deeply conscious of the misery of his soul. The least of Christ is precious to a believer, even the very crumbs of the Bread of life. Of all graces, faith honours Christ most; therefore of all graces Christ honours faith most. He cured her daughter. He spake, and it was done. From hence let such as seek help from the Lord, and receive no gracious answer, learn to turn even their unworthiness and discouragements into pleas for mercy.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Matthew 15:21 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ΚαὶKaiAndG2532
ἐξελθὼνexelthōnhaving gone forthG1831
ἐκεῖθενekeithenfrom thereG1564
ὁho<the>G3588
ἸησοῦςIēsousJesusG2424
ἀνεχώρησενanechōrēsenwithdrewG402
εἰςeistoG1519
τὰtatheG3588
μέρηmerēdistrictG3313
ΤύρουTurouof TyreG5184
καὶkaiandG2532
Σιδῶνος.SidōnosSidon.G4605

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Matthew 15:21

  • Mark 7:24-30

    And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid. For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet: The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; and she besought him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter. But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it unto the dogs. …

  • Matthew 11:21-23

    Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you. And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.

  • Joshua 13:6

    All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon unto Misrephoth–maim, and all the Sidonians, them will I drive out from before the children of Israel: only divide thou it by lot unto the Israelites for an inheritance, as I have commanded thee.

  • Judges 1:31

    Neither did Asher drive out the inhabitants of Accho, nor the inhabitants of Zidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob:

  • Joshua 19:28-29

    And Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, even unto great Zidon; And then the coast turneth to Ramah, and to the strong city Tyre; and the coast turneth to Hosah; and the outgoings thereof are at the sea from the coast to Achzib:

  • Joshua 11:8

    And the Lord delivered them into the hand of Israel, who smote them, and chased them unto great Zidon, and unto Misrephoth–maim, and unto the valley of Mizpeh eastward; and they smote them, until they left them none remaining.

  • Matthew 10:5-6

    These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

  • Genesis 49:13

    Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
and departed.
Mr 7:24
Tyre.
10:5,6; 11:21-23; Ge 49:13; Jos 11:8; 13:6; 19:28,29; Jud 1:31

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Context

  • Matthew 15:20

    These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man.

  • Matthew 15:21

    Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.

  • Matthew 15:22

    And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.

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Matthew 15:21 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y saliendo Jesús de allí, se fué á las partes de Tiro y de Sidón.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Et Jésus, partant de là, se retira dans les quartiers de Tyr et de Sidon.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Und Jesus ging aus von dannen und entwich in die Gegenden von Tyrus und Sidon;
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Et egressus inde Jesus secessit in partes Tyri et Sidonis.