Matthew 9:38
supplicate therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth workmen unto his harvest.
Darby Translation
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 saith he to his disciples, The harvest [is] great and the workmen [are] few;
Cross References
Psalms 68:18Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts in Man, and even [for] the rebellious, for the dwelling [there] of Jah Elohim.
Micah 5:7And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many peoples as dew from Jehovah, as showers upon the grass, that tarrieth not for man, neither waiteth for the sons of men.
Luke 6:12And it came to pass in those days that he went out into the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God.
John 20:21[Jesus] said therefore again to them, Peace [be] to you: as the Father sent me forth, I also send you.
Acts 13:2And as they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, Separate me now Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.
Ephesians 4:11and *he* has given some apostles, and some prophets, and some evangelists, and some 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 →