Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.
Matthew 9:38 - The Text-Critical English New Testament Therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.
Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.”
Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? I tell you, lift up your eyes and see that the fields are already ripe for harvest.
As they were serving 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 had been scattered went around preaching the message of good news.
And those whom God has appointed in the church are as follows: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, next miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, leading, and various kinds of tongues.
It was he who appointed some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,
Finally, brothers, pray for us that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified, just as it was with you.