Matthew 9:37
then He says to His disciples, “The harvest indeed [is] abundant, but the workmen few;
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;
In Context
38therefore implore the Lord of the harvest that He may put forth workmen to His harvest.”
Cross References
Matthew 28:19having gone, then, disciple all the nations, immersing them into the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
Luke 10:2then He said to them, “The harvest [is] indeed abundant, but the workmen few; implore then the Lord of the harvest, that He may put forth workmen to His harvest.
John 4:35do not say that it is yet four months, and the harvest comes; behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes, and see the fields, that they are white to harvest already.
Acts 18:10because I am with you, and no one will set on you to do evil [to] you, because I have many people in this city”;
2 Corinthians 6:1And also working together we call on [you] that you do not receive the grace of God in vain—
Colossians 4:11and Jesus who is called Justus, who are of circumcision: these [are the] only fellow-workers for the Kingdom of God who become a comfort to me.
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 →