Matthew 9:38
Entreat, therefore, of the Lord of the harvest, that he would send laborers into his harvest.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
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, and the laborers few.
Cross References
Luke 6:12And in those days, Jesus retired to a mountain to pray; and he passed the night there, in prayer to God.
John 20:21And Jesus said to them; Peace be with you. As my Father hath sent me, I also send you.
Acts 13:2And while they were fasting and making supplication to God, the Holy Spirit said to them: Separate to me Saul and Barnabas, for the work to which I have called them.
Ephesians 4:11And he gave some, legates; and 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 →