Matthew 9:38
therefore pray the Lord of the harvest that he may send forth laborers into His harvest.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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 truly is great and 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 was there through the night in the prayer of God.
John 20:21And Jesus said to them again, Peace be unto you: as the Father hath sent me, I also send you.
Acts 13:2And they ministering to the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, Now separate unto me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.
Ephesians 4:11And he gave some, apostles; some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, 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 →