Luke 10:2

The Seventy-Two Appointed And Sent Out

¹ The Lord appointed seventy disciples and sent them in groups of two into every city and place where he was about to go. ² And He was saying to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. ³ Go your way for I send you as lambs in the midst of wolves.

Laborers are Few

Lord of the Harvest

To the Lord

Pray To The Lord

Put Forth

Workers Are Few

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Matthew 9:36-38

When he saw the large crowds of people, he was moved with compassion for them. He knew they were distressed and scattered like sheep not having a shepherd.

2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, brothers, pray for us that the word of God will spread rapidly and be glorified, just as it did also with you.

Numbers 11:17

I will come down and speak with you there. I will take some of the spirit I have given and give it to them. Then they can help you bear the responsibility for these people. You will not have to bear it alone.

Numbers 11:29

Moses asked him: Do you think you need to stand up for me? I wish all Jehovah's people were prophets and that Jehovah would put his Spirit on them!

1 Kings 18:22

Then Elijah said to the people: I, even I, am the only living prophet of Jehovah but Baal's prophets are four hundred and fifty men.

1 Kings 22:6-8

So Ahab called in the prophets, about four hundred of them, and asked them: Should I attack Ramoth, or not? They answered: Attack, Jehovah will give you victory.

Psalm 68:11

Jehovah gave the word: The women who proclaim the good news are a large army.

Isaiah 56:9-12

Come, all you beasts of the field, come and devour, all you beasts of the forest!

Jeremiah 3:15

I will give you shepherds after my own heart. They will be shepherds who feed (shepherd) (lead) (tend) you with knowledge and understanding (learning) (reasoning) (insight).

Ezekiel 34:2-6

Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy to these shepherds. Tell them: 'The Lord Jehovah says: How horrible it will be for the shepherds of Israel who have been taking care of only themselves. Should shepherds take care of the sheep?

Zechariah 11:5

Their owners slay them and claim they are not guilty. They that sell them say: Blessed be Jehovah, for I am rich and their own shepherds do not pity them.

Zechariah 11:17

Woe to the worthless shepherd that leaves the flock! The sword will be upon his arm, and upon his right eye. His arm will be withered and dried up, and his right eye will be blind.

Matthew 20:1

The kingdom of heaven is like the master of a house, who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard.

Mark 13:34

It is similar to a man traveling to another country. He leaves his house and gives authority to his servants to do the work. He commands them to watch.

Mark 16:15

He said to them, Go into the entire world, and preach the good news to the whole creation.

Mark 16:20

They went out and preached everywhere. The Lord worked with them and confirmed the word by the signs that followed. Amen.

Luke 9:1

He called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.

John 4:35-38

Do you say there are four months until the harvest comes? I say to you lift up your eyes and look on the fields. They are already white for harvest.

Acts 8:4

They who were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word.

Acts 11:19

Those who were scattered abroad because of the persecution of Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word only to the Jews.

Acts 13:2

As they ministered to God, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said: Set Barnabas and Saul apart for the work I have called them.

Acts 13:4

Being sent by Holy Spirit, they went to Seleucia. From there they sailed to Cyprus.

Acts 16:9-10

Paul had a vision that night. In it he saw a Macedonian standing and pleading with him, Come over to Macedonia and help us!

Acts 20:28

Be on guard for yourselves and the flock that the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Feed the Congregation of God that he purchased with the blood of his own [Son].

Acts 22:21

The Lord said: 'Go! I will send you far away to the people of the nations.'

Acts 26:15-18

I said: 'Who are you, Lord?' And he answered: 'I am Jesus whom you persecute.

1 Corinthians 3:6-9

I have planted, Apollos watered; but God caused the growth.

1 Corinthians 12:28

God has appointed some in the congregation: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helpers, abilities to direct, different tongues.

1 Corinthians 15:10

By the divine influence of God I am what I am. His grace was not given to me in vain for I labored more than all of them. Yet it was not I. It was the divine influence and favor of God in me.

2 Corinthians 6:1

Working together with him we plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain (to no purpose) (in emptiness).

Ephesians 4:7-12

But unto each one of us grace was given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

Philippians 2:21

They all seek their own interest and not the things of Jesus Christ.

Philippians 2:25

I find it necessary to send Epaphroditus to you. He is my brother and fellow-worker and fellow-soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need.

Philippians 2:30

because for the work of Christ he came near to death, risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.

Colossians 1:29

I work hard to get this done. I use the mighty strength Christ supplies. It is at work in me.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.

1 Thessalonians 2:9

You may remember, brothers, our labor and hardship. We worked day and night that we would not burden any of you when we preached the good news of God to you.

1 Thessalonians 5:12

We ask you, brothers, to appreciate those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you.

1 Timothy 1:12-14

I thank him that enabled me and counted me faithful, appointing me to his service, Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 Timothy 4:10

This is why we labor and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.

1 Timothy 4:15-16

Be diligent and think about these things. Give yourself wholly to them. That way your progress may be apparent to all.

1 Timothy 5:17-18

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

2 Timothy 2:3-6

You must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 4:5

Be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist (preacher of the good news), and fulfill your ministry.

Hebrews 3:6

Christ was faithful as a Son over God's house. We are His house if we hold on to our courage (confidence) and rejoice (speak boldly) about our hope until the end.

Revelation 2:1

To the angel of the congregation of Ephesus write: The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lamp stands, says:

Revelation 11:2-3

Do not measure the court outside the temple for it is given to the nations. They will tread the holy city under foot for forty-two months.