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22 and there came a woman of Canaan from those quarters, and cried out to him, have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously tormented by a demon. 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. Matthew 15:22-25, Mace New Testament. Public domain.
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