Matthew 10:5 initially restricts mission to Israel—in contrast, Jesus here enters Gentile territory (Tyre/Sidon).

Matthew 11:21 mentions Tyre and Sidon as places that would have repented—Jesus now goes there, and the Canaanite woman's faith illustrates that.

Matthew 10:6 further emphasizes the restriction to Israel—Jesus later expands his ministry to Gentiles here.

Mark 7:24 records the same journey to Tyre and Sidon, adding the detail that Jesus sought privacy.

In 1 Kings 17:9, Elijah is sent to Zarephath in Sidon, prefiguring Jesus' ministry to the Canaanite woman in the same region.

In Luke 6:17, people from Tyre and Sidon come to Jesus — showing the region's connection to his ministry before he goes there.