Matthew 9:38
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;
Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers 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 these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.
Read in contextJeremiah 3:15
And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
Read in context2 Thessalonians 3:1
Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:
Read in contextActs 13:2
As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
Read in contextJohn 20:21
Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
Read in contextActs 8:4
Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.
Read in contextPsalms 68:11
The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it.
Read in context1 Corinthians 12:28
And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
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