Matthew 9:38
Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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 indeed is great, but the laborers are few.
Cross References
Luke 6:12And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.
John 20:21Jesus therefore said to them again: Peace be to you. As the Father has sent me, I also send you.
Acts 13:2And while they were ministering to the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said: Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul, unto the work to which I have called them.
Ephesians 4:11And he gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, some as pastors 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 →