"Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest." — Matthew 9:38

Matthew 9:38 · KJV

“Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.”

— Matthew 9:38

Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly {is} plenteous, but the labourers {are} few;

Matthew 9 — Context

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. {fainted...: or, were tired and lay down}

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.

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.

Jeremiah 3:15

And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

2 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: {have...: Gr. run}

Acts 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.

John 20:21

Then said Jesus to them again, Peace {be} unto you: as {my} Father hath sent me, even so send I you.

Psalms 68:11

The Lord gave the word: great {was} the company of those that published {it}. {company: Heb. army}

Acts 8:4

Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.

1 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. {diversities: or, kinds}