Luke 10:2

And he said to them, "The harvest is abundant enough, but the reapers are few. So pray to the owner of the harvest to send reapers to gather it.

Matthew 9:36-38

But the sight of the crowds of people filled him with pity for them, because they were bewildered and dejected, like sheep that have no shepherd.

2 Thessalonians 3:1

Now, brothers, pray for us, that the Lord's message may spread rapidly and gloriously as it did among you,

Matthew 20:1

For the Kingdom of Heaven is like an employer who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.

Mark 13:34

just as a man when he leaves home to go on a journey, and puts his slaves in charge, each with his duties, gives orders to the watchman to keep watch.

Mark 16:15

And he said to them, "Go to the whole world and proclaim the good news to all the creation.

Mark 16:20

And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed their message by the signs that attended it.

Luke 9:1

Then he called the Twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all the demons, and to cure diseases,

John 4:35-38

Are you not saying, 'Four months more and the harvest will come'? Look, I tell you! Raise your eyes and see the fields, for they are white for harvesting.

Acts 8:4

Those who were scattered went from place to place preaching the good news of the message.

Acts 11:19

The fugitives from the persecution that had broken out over Stephen went all the way to Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, but they told the message to none but Jews.

Acts 13:2

As they were engaged in worshiping the Lord and in fasting, the holy Spirit said, "Set Barnabas and Saul apart for me, for the work to which I have called them."

Acts 13:4

Being sent out in this way by the holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus.

Acts 16:9-10

There Paul had a vision one night; a Macedonian was standing appealing to him and saying, "Come over to Macedonia and help us."

Acts 20:28

Take care of yourselves and of the whole flock, of which the holy Spirit has made you guardians, and be shepherds of the church of God, which he got at the cost of his own life.

Acts 22:21

But he said to me, 'Go! I will send you far away to the heathen.' "

Acts 26:15-18

'Who are you, sir?' said I. The Lord said, 'I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.

1 Corinthians 3:6-9

I did the planting, Apollos the watering, but it was God who made the plants grow.

1 Corinthians 12:28

And God has placed people in the church, first as apostles, second as inspired preachers, third as teachers, then wonder-workers; then come ability to cure the sick, helpfulness, administration, ecstatic speaking.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But by God's favor I have become what I am, and the favor he showed me has not gone for nothing, but I have worked harder than any of them, although it was not really I but the favor God showed me.

2 Corinthians 6:1

As God's fellow-worker, I appeal to you, too, not to accept the favor of God and then waste it.

Ephesians 4:7-12

But each one of us has been given mercy in Christ's generous measure.

Philippians 2:21

For they are all looking out for their own interests, not for those of Jesus Christ.

Philippians 2:25

But I feel that I must send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow-laborer, and fellow-soldier, whom you sent to look after my needs.

Philippians 2:30

for he came near dying for the Lord's work, and risked his life to make up for what was lacking in the service you have done me.

Colossians 1:29

That is what I am working for, fighting with all the energy with which he so mightily endows me.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, one of your own number, a slave of Christ Jesus, wishes to be remembered to you. He is always standing up for you in his prayers that you may stand fast, like men of mature convictions, whatever God's will for you may be.

1 Thessalonians 2:9

You remember, brothers, how we toiled and labored. We worked night and day, when we preached the good news to you, in order not to be a burden to any of you.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

We beg you, brothers, to respect those who work with you and who lead you in the service of the Lord, and teach you.

1 Timothy 1:12-14

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has given me the strength for it, for thinking me trustworthy and putting me into his service,

1 Timothy 4:10

It is for this that we toil and struggle, for we have fixed our hopes on the living God, the Savior of all men, especially those who believe.

1 Timothy 4:15-16

Cultivate these things, devote yourself to them, so that everyone will see your progress.

1 Timothy 5:17-18

Elders who do their duties well should be considered as deserving twice as much as they get, particularly those who work at preaching and teaching.

2 Timothy 2:3-6

Share my hardships like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 4:5

But you must always be composed; do not shrink from hardship; do your work as a missionary, and your whole duty as a minister.

Hebrews 3:6

but Christ's faithfulness was that of a son set over the house of God. And we are that house, if we keep up our courage and our triumphant hope to the very end.

Revelation 2:1

"To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: " 'He who holds the seven stars in his right hand and goes about among the seven gold lampstands speaks thus:

Revelation 11:2-3

but leave out the court outside the temple; do not measure that, for it has been given up to the heathen, and for forty-two months they will trample on it.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

The harvest

Matthew 9:37
Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is abundant enough, but the reapers are few.
John 4:35
Are you not saying, 'Four months more and the harvest will come'? Look, I tell you! Raise your eyes and see the fields, for they are white for harvesting.
1 Corinthians 3:6
I did the planting, Apollos the watering, but it was God who made the plants grow.

The labourers

Matthew 20:1
For the Kingdom of Heaven is like an employer who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.
Mark 13:34
just as a man when he leaves home to go on a journey, and puts his slaves in charge, each with his duties, gives orders to the watchman to keep watch.
1 Corinthians 15:10
But by God's favor I have become what I am, and the favor he showed me has not gone for nothing, but I have worked harder than any of them, although it was not really I but the favor God showed me.
2 Corinthians 6:1
As God's fellow-worker, I appeal to you, too, not to accept the favor of God and then waste it.
Philippians 2:25
But I feel that I must send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow-laborer, and fellow-soldier, whom you sent to look after my needs.
Colossians 1:29
That is what I am working for, fighting with all the energy with which he so mightily endows me.
Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, one of your own number, a slave of Christ Jesus, wishes to be remembered to you. He is always standing up for you in his prayers that you may stand fast, like men of mature convictions, whatever God's will for you may be.
1 Thessalonians 2:9
You remember, brothers, how we toiled and labored. We worked night and day, when we preached the good news to you, in order not to be a burden to any of you.
1 Thessalonians 5:12
We beg you, brothers, to respect those who work with you and who lead you in the service of the Lord, and teach you.
1 Timothy 4:10
It is for this that we toil and struggle, for we have fixed our hopes on the living God, the Savior of all men, especially those who believe.
1 Timothy 5:17
Elders who do their duties well should be considered as deserving twice as much as they get, particularly those who work at preaching and teaching.
2 Timothy 2:3
Share my hardships like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 4:5
But you must always be composed; do not shrink from hardship; do your work as a missionary, and your whole duty as a minister.
Philemon 1:1
Paul, a prisoner for Jesus Christ, and brother Timothy, to our dear fellow-worker Philemon,

Are

Matthew 9:36
But the sight of the crowds of people filled him with pity for them, because they were bewildered and dejected, like sheep that have no shepherd.
Acts 16:9
There Paul had a vision one night; a Macedonian was standing appealing to him and saying, "Come over to Macedonia and help us."
Philippians 2:21
For they are all looking out for their own interests, not for those of Jesus Christ.
Revelation 11:2
but leave out the court outside the temple; do not measure that, for it has been given up to the heathen, and for forty-two months they will trample on it.

Pray

2 Thessalonians 3:1
Now, brothers, pray for us, that the Lord's message may spread rapidly and gloriously as it did among you,

The lord

Luke 9:1
Then he called the Twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all the demons, and to cure diseases,
Mark 16:15
And he said to them, "Go to the whole world and proclaim the good news to all the creation.
Acts 8:4
Those who were scattered went from place to place preaching the good news of the message.
Acts 11:19
The fugitives from the persecution that had broken out over Stephen went all the way to Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, but they told the message to none but Jews.
Acts 13:2
As they were engaged in worshiping the Lord and in fasting, the holy Spirit said, "Set Barnabas and Saul apart for me, for the work to which I have called them."
Acts 20:28
Take care of yourselves and of the whole flock, of which the holy Spirit has made you guardians, and be shepherds of the church of God, which he got at the cost of his own life.
Acts 22:21
But he said to me, 'Go! I will send you far away to the heathen.' "
Acts 26:15
'Who are you, sir?' said I. The Lord said, 'I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.
1 Corinthians 12:28
And God has placed people in the church, first as apostles, second as inspired preachers, third as teachers, then wonder-workers; then come ability to cure the sick, helpfulness, administration, ecstatic speaking.
Ephesians 4:7
But each one of us has been given mercy in Christ's generous measure.
1 Timothy 1:12
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has given me the strength for it, for thinking me trustworthy and putting me into his service,
Hebrews 3:6
but Christ's faithfulness was that of a son set over the house of God. And we are that house, if we keep up our courage and our triumphant hope to the very end.
Revelation 2:1
"To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: " 'He who holds the seven stars in his right hand and goes about among the seven gold lampstands speaks thus: