Matthew 9:37

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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

Bible References

The harvest

go and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy ghost:

Then he said to them, go ye into all parts of the world, and preach the gospel to all mankind.

and he said to them, the harvest indeed is great, but the labourers are few: intreat therefore the Lord of the harvest to send forth labourers into his harvest.

and that repentance and remission of sins should be preach'd in his name, among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

is it not a common saying, "t'other four months, and then comes harvest?" lift up your eyes now, I say, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.

there Paul had a vision in the night. a Macedonian appear'd to him, and thus address'd him, "pass on to Macedonia, and come to our relief."

(since I am with thee, and no man shall lift up his hand so as to hurt thee:) for my people in this city are numerous."

But

For we are fellow labourers employed by God: you are his field, and his mansion.

Invested then with such a commission, I beseech you let not the offers of divine favour be made to you in vain.

However, I hope by the favour of the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you very soon, that I may have some encouragement by knowing the state of your affairs:

Jesus, who is called Justus, salutes you: these are the only Jews who by assisting me in preaching the gospel,

We entreat you, brethren, to respect those, who labour in the ministry, who by divine appointment preside over you, and instruct you.

Let the presbyters that govern well receive a double salary, especially those who are employ'd in preaching and instructing.