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Faith, Humility, and Wit
Commentators agree that Jesus's response, "For this saying," was prompted by the woman's remarkable character. Her reply revealed not just cleverness, but as scholars highlight, a powerful combination of great faith, profound humility, and quick wit. This teaches that God is moved by a heart that approaches Him with persistent, humble, and faith-filled trust.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 7:29
For this saying (δια τουτον τον λογον). She had faith, great faith as Mt 15:28 shows, but it was her quick and bright repartee tha…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 7:29
19th Century
Bishop
For this saying go your way.—St. Mark omits the words O woman, great is your faith, and puts the answer to the p…
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 7:24–29
19th Century
Preacher
Christ capitulated at once, yielded to the strong arms of conquering prayer and faith, and so the pleading woman had her will.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 7:29
Jesus was pleased with the woman’s reply. It revealed to him not only her wit but also her faith and humility, and he responded by declaring that h…
John Gill
On Mark 7:29
17th Century
Pastor
And he said to her, for this saying
Or word of faith; in which she expressed such great faith in him: the Persic ver…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 7:24–30
17th Century
Minister
Christ never turned anyone away who fell at His feet, something a poor, trembling soul can do. As she was a good woman, she was also a good mother.…