Matthew 9:38
Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth workmen into his harvest.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
In Context
37Then he says to his disciples, The harvest truly is plentiful, but the workmen are few.
Cross References
Psalms 68:18Thou have ascended on high. Thou have led captivity captive. Thou have received gifts among men, yea, [among] the rebellious also, that LORD God might dwell [with them].
Micah 5:7And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many peoples as dew from LORD, as showers upon the grass, that tarry not for man, nor wait for the sons of men.
Luke 6:12And he happened in these days to go out onto the mountain to pray, and he was continuing all night in prayer to God.
John 20:21Jesus therefore said to them again, Peace to you. As the Father has sent me, I also send you.
Acts 13:2And while they were serving the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, Separate to me now Barnabas and Saul for the work that I have called them.
Ephesians 4:11And indeed he gave the apostles, and the prophets, and the evangelists, and the shepherds and teachers
Matthew Henry on Matthew 9:36-38
Jesus Preaching throughout the Country. 35 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. 36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. 37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest,… Read the whole commentary →