Matthew 9:37

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Summary

Matthew 9:37

Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;

The harvest

Acts 18:10

But

1 Timothy 5:17

Bible References

The harvest

Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Then He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation.

He told them: “The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.

and repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

“Don’t you say, ‘There are still four more months, then comes the harvest’? Listen to what I’m telling you: Open your eyes and look at the fields, for they are ready for harvest.

During the night a vision appeared to Paul: A Macedonian man was standing and pleading with him, “Cross over to Macedonia and help us!”

For I am with you, and no one will lay a hand on you to hurt you, because I have many people in this city.”

But

The Lord gave the command;
a great company of women brought the good news:

For we are God’s coworkers. You are God’s field, God’s building.

Working together with Him, we also appeal to you, “Don’t receive God’s grace in vain.”

Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon so that I also may be encouraged when I hear news about you.

and so does Jesus who is called Justus. These alone of the circumcision are my coworkers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.

Now we ask you, brothers, to give recognition to those who labor among you and lead you in the Lord and admonish you,

The elders who are good leaders should be considered worthy of an ample honorarium, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.