Matthew 9:38
36 When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
37 Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.
Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.”
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.”
- KJV
- Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
- WEB
- Pray therefore that the Lord of the harvest will send out laborers into his harvest.”
- ASV
- Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth laborers into his harvest.
- DARBY
- supplicate therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth workmen unto his harvest.
- BLB
- Therefore implore the Lord of the harvest, that He might put forth workers into His harvest.”
- ÅB
- be derfor høstens herre om å drive arbeidere ut til sin høst!»
- OTB
- Be derfor høstens Herre om å sende ut arbeidere til sin høst."
- B1930
- bed derfor høstens herre at han vil drive arbeidere ut til sin høst!
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Luke 10:1–2
After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of Him to every town and place He was about to visit.
Read in contextJeremiah 3:15
Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.”
Read in context2 Thessalonians 3:1
Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.
Read in contextActs 13:2
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
Read in contextJohn 20:21
Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.”
Read in contextActs 8:4
Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.
Read in contextPsalms 68:11
The Lord gives the command; a great company of women proclaim it:
Read in context1 Corinthians 12:28
And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.
Read in context