The Lord gives the command; great is the company of those who bore the tidings:
Matthew 9:38 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” Plus de versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So pray to the Lord of the harvest to force out and thrust laborers into His harvest. American Standard Version (1901) Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth laborers into his harvest. Common English Bible Therefore, plead with the Lord of the harvest to send out workers for his harvest.” Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, petition the Lord of the harvest, so that he may sent out laborers to his harvest." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth labourers into his harvest. |
The Lord gives the command; great is the company of those who bore the tidings:
You ascended the high mount, leading captives in your train and receiving gifts from people, even from those who rebel against the Lord God’s abiding there.
I will give you shepherds after my own heart who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.
Then the remnant of Jacob, surrounded by many peoples, shall be like dew from the Lord, like showers on the grass, which do not depend upon people or wait for any mortal.
Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few;
Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”
Do you not say, ‘Four months more, then comes the harvest’? But I tell you, look around you, and see how the fields are ripe for harvesting.
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.”
Now those who were scattered went from place to place proclaiming the word.
And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then deeds of power, then gifts of healing, forms of assistance, forms of leadership, various kinds of tongues.
He himself granted that some are apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers
Finally, brothers and sisters, pray for us, so that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified everywhere, just as it is among you,