I judge that the disciples were sorry for the woman’s affliction, yet dared not say ‘Grant her this mercy,’ but only “Send her away,” as we, when we would persuade any one, oftentimes say the very contrary to what we wish.
“He answered and said, I am not sent but to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”
Reproduced in full. Translation: Oxford 1841 (Newman), public domain (Public domain).