Luke 10:2
So he instructed them, "The harvest is vast, but the workers are few. So ask the Lord of the harvest to send workers out into his harvest.
Matthew 9:36-38
When he saw the crowds, he was deeply moved with compassion for them, because they were troubled and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
2 Thessalonians 3:1
Finally, brothers, pray for us that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly, and that it may be honored the way it is among you.
Numbers 11:17
Then I'll come down and speak with you. I'll take some of the spirit that rests on you and apportion it among them, so that they may help you bear the burden of the people. That way, you won't bear it by yourself."
Numbers 11:29
"Are you jealous on account of me?" Moses asked in reply. "I wish all of the LORD's people were prophets and that the LORD would put his spirit upon them!"
1 Kings 18:22
So Elijah told the people, "I'm the only one left over as a prophet of the LORD, am I? But Baal's prophets number 450 men?
1 Kings 22:6-8
So the king of Israel called in about 400 prophets and asked them, "Should we go attack Ramoth-gilead, or should I call off the attack?" "Go attack them," they all said, "because the Lord will drop them right into the king's hand!"
Psalm 68:11
The Lord issues a command. Numerous are the women who announce the news:
Isaiah 56:9-12
"All you wild animals, come and devour even all of you wild animals.
Jeremiah 3:15
I'll give you shepherds after my own heart, and they'll shepherd you with knowledge and good sense."
Ezekiel 34:2-6
"Son of Man, prophesy against Israel's shepherds. Tell those shepherds, "This is what the Lord GOD says:
Zechariah 11:5
Their buyers slaughter them without being punished, continuing to sell them as they say, "Bless the LORD!' and, "I'm rich!' Meanwhile, their shepherds show them no compassion.
Zechariah 11:17
"Woe to the worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock! May the sword strike his arm and his right eye. May his arm wither and his right eye be completely blind."
Matthew 20:1
"The kingdom from heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard.
Mark 13:34
It's like a man who went on a trip. As he left home, he put his servants in charge, each with his own work, and he ordered the doorkeeper to be alert.
Mark 16:15
Then he told them, "As you go into the entire world, proclaim the gospel to everyone.
Mark 16:20
Then his disciples went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord kept working with them and confirming the message by the signs that accompanied it.
Luke 9:1
Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all the demons and to heal diseases.
John 4:35-38
You say, don't you, "In four more months the harvest will begin?' Look, I tell you, open your eyes and observe that the fields are ready for harvesting now!
Acts 8:4
Now those who were scattered went from place to place preaching the word.
Acts 11:19
Now the people who were scattered by the persecution that started because of Stephen went as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews.
Acts 13:2
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set Barnabas and Saul apart for me to do the work for which I called them."
Acts 13:4
After they had been sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went to Seleucia and from there sailed to Cyprus.
Acts 16:9-10
During the night Paul had a vision. A man from Macedonia was standing there and pleading with him, "Come over to Macedonia and help us!"
Acts 20:28
Pay attention to yourselves and to the entire flock over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers to be shepherds of God's church, which he acquired with his own blood.
Acts 22:21
"Then he told me, "Go, because I'll send you far away to the gentiles.'"
Acts 26:15-18
"I asked, "Who are you, Lord?'
1 Corinthians 3:6-9
I planted, Apollos watered, but God kept everything growing.
1 Corinthians 12:28
God has appointed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then those who perform miracles, those who have gifts of healing, those who help others, administrators, and those who speak various kinds of languages.
1 Corinthians 15:10
But by God's grace I am what I am, and his grace shown to me was not wasted. Instead, I worked harder than all the others not I, of course, but God's grace that was with me.
2 Corinthians 6:1
Since, then, we are working with God, we plead with you not to accept God's grace in vain.
Ephesians 4:7-12
Now to each one of us grace has been given proportionate to the measure of the Messiah's gift.
Philippians 2:21
For all the others look after their own interests, not after those of Jesus the Messiah.
Philippians 2:25
Meanwhile, I thought it best to send Epaphroditus my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, but your messenger and minister to my need back to you.
Philippians 2:30
because he came close to death for the work of the Messiah by risking his life to complete what remained unfinished in your service to me.
Colossians 1:29
I work hard and struggle to do this, using the energy that he powerfully provides in me.
Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of the Messiah Jesus, sends you his greetings. He is always wrestling in his prayers for you, so that you may stand mature, completely convinced of the entire will of God.
1 Thessalonians 2:9
Brothers, you remember our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not become a burden to any of you while we proclaimed the gospel of God to you.
1 Thessalonians 5:12
Brothers, we ask you to show your appreciation for those who work among you, set an example for you in the Lord, and instruct you.
1 Timothy 1:12-14
I thank the Messiah Jesus, our Lord, who gives me strength, that he has considered me faithful and has appointed me to his service.
1 Timothy 4:10
To this end we work hard and struggle, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, that is, of those who believe.
1 Timothy 4:15-16
Think on these things. Devote your life to them so that everyone can see your progress.
1 Timothy 5:17-18
Elders who handle their duties well should be considered worthy of double compensation, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
2 Timothy 2:3-6
Join me in suffering like a good soldier of the Messiah Jesus.
2 Timothy 4:5
But you must be clear-headed about everything. Endure suffering. Do the work of an evangelist. Devote yourself completely to your ministry.
Hebrews 3:6
but the Messiah was faithful as the Son in charge of God's household, and we are his household if we hold on to our courage and the hope in which we rejoice.
Revelation 2:1
"To the messenger of the church in Ephesus, write: "The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand, the one who walks among the seven gold lamp stands, says this:
Revelation 11:2-3
But don't measure the courtyard outside the Temple. Leave that out, because it is given to the nations, and they will trample the Holy City for 42 months.