Matthew 9:37

Translations

Modern

Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.

Traditional

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

Literal

Then He says to His disciples, “The harvest indeed is much, but the workers are few.

Latin

Tunc dicit discipulis suis: Messis quidem multa, operarii autem pauci.

Original

Greek

English

Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.

Notes

Matthew 9:37–38

Harvest refers to the great number of people who are ready to hear and respond to God’s message (see also Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43; Mark 4:26–29; John 4:35–38; Revelation 14:15–20).

the Lord of the harvest: God is the true master of the harvest. All ministries are under his call (see Matthew 23:8–10, 13). So Jesus encourages his disciples to pray for God to send out more workers.

Matthew 9:35–11:1

Jesus expands his ministry (see Matthew 4:23–9:34) by sending his disciples to other people in Israel (10:5–6). The instructions Jesus gives his disciples (10:5–42) emphasizes missionary work and the opposition and challenges they will encounter.

Events

3rd Tour of Galileec. AD 29

Related verses

Luke 10:2
And He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.
Mark 16:15
And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
1 Corinthians 3:9
For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.
John 4:35–36
Do you not say, ‘There are still four months until the harvest’? I tell you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are ripe for harvest.
Matthew 28:19
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Luke 24:47
…and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.
2 Corinthians 6:1
As God’s fellow workers, then, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.
1 Thessalonians 5:12–13
But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.
Acts 16:9
During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”
Psalm 68:11
The Lord gives the command; a great company of women proclaim it:
1 Timothy 5:17
Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
Philippians 2:19–21
Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing.

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