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What "Great Faith" Looks Like
Commentators emphasize that Jesus praised the woman's faith not just for her belief, but for its remarkable character. Her faith was "great" because it persevered through silence, apparent rejection, and even insult. Scholars like Calvin and Spurgeon highlight that she combined profound humility with tenacious confidence in Christ's goodness, refusing to be turned away. This provides a powerful model of trust that holds onto Jesus even when circumstances are discouraging.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 15:28
18th Century
Theologian
Great is thy faith. That is, your trust, confidence. The word here also seems to include the humility and perseverance manifested in her p…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 15:28
As thou wilt (ως θελεις). Her great faith and her keen rejoinder won her case.
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 15:28
19th Century
Preacher
Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith:
He seems quite amazed at the woman's faith, but he admires it, a…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 15:28
The woman’s answer is masterly. Those two words “but even” reveal immense wisdom and faith. She does not argue that her needs make her an exception…
John Calvin
On Matthew 15:28
16th Century
Theologian
Great is your faith. He first applauds the woman’s faith and then declares that on account of her faith he grants her pr…
John Gill
On Matthew 15:28
17th Century
Pastor
Then Jesus answered, and said to her
As one surprised at the strength of her faith, and the clearness and justness o…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 15:21–28
17th Century
Minister
The dark corners of the country, the most remote, will share Christ's influences; afterwards, the ends of the earth will see His salvation. The dis…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 15:21–28
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, the sufficiency of His teaching was shown, because it did not require the observance of the Law. Here He shows that it is not restricted to …