Matthew 9:38
entreat therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth workmen for his harvest.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
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 said he to his disciples, The harvest indeed is abundant, but the labourers are few;
Cross References
Luke 6:12Now it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray and continued all night in an oratory of God.
John 20:21Jesus therefore spake to them again, Peace be unto you: as the Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
Acts 13:2And as they were employed in the ministry, and kept a fast, the Holy Ghost said, Set apart for me now both Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
Ephesians 4:11And he himself appointed, some indeed apostles, and some prophets; and others preachers of the Gospel; and others 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 →