Matthew 9:37

and he said to his disciples, “The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few.

Open English Bible (US)

In The King James Version

Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;

In Context

36But, when he saw the crowds, his heart was moved with compassion for them, because they were distressed and harassed, like sheep without a shepherd;

38Therefore pray to the owner of the harvest to send laborers to gather in his harvest.”

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Cross References

Matthew 28:19Therefore go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,

Luke 10:2“The harvest,” he said, “is abundant, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray to the owner of the harvest to send laborers to gather in his harvest.

John 4:35Don’t you say that it still wants four months to harvest? Why, look up, and see how white the fields are for harvest!

Acts 18:10for I am with you, and no one will do you harm, for I have many people in this city.”

2 Corinthians 6:1Therefore, as God’s fellow workers, we also appeal to you not to receive his loving kindness in vain.

Colossians 4:11Joshua, who is called Justus, also sends his greeting. These are the only converts from Judaism who have worked with me for the kingdom of God; I have found them a great comfort.

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 →

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