Matthew 9:38
Pray to the Lord of the harvest, and ask him to send more workers for his harvest.”
Free Bible 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
37He told his disciples, “The harvest is large, but there are only a few workers.
Cross References
Psalms 68:18As you ascended to your high throne you led a procession of prisoners. You received gifts from the people, even from those who had rebelled against the home of the Lord God.
Micah 5:7Then those who are left of the people of Jacob shall be in the center of many nations, like dew from the Lord, like showers on the grass, which wait for no one, and which no one can delay.
Luke 6:12One day shortly after, Jesus went up a mountain to pray. He remained there all night, praying to God.
John 20:21“May you have peace!” Jesus told them again. “In the same way the Father sent me, so I'm sending you.”
Acts 13:2While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart Barnabas and Saul to do the work I've called them to.”
Ephesians 4:11The gifts he gave were so that some could be apostles, prophets, evangelists, 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 →