Matthew 9:38
"therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to thrust forth laborers into his harvest field."
Montgomery 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
37And he said to his disciples. "The harvest is great, but the laborers are few;
Cross References
Luke 6:12It happened about that time that he went out into the mountain to pray. He continued all night in prayer to God.
John 20:21Then Jesus said to them again. "Peace to you. As my Father has sent me forth, I also now am sending you."
Acts 13:2And as they were worshiping the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said to them, "Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
Ephesians 4:11It is he who made some men apostles, some prophets, 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 →