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

Bible References

The harvest

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

And he said to them. "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation.

And he thus addressed them. "The harvest is abundant, but the harvesters are few. do you therefore pray the lord of the harvest to send forth harvesters into his harvest.

"and that repentance unto remission of sins should be preached in his name unto all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.

Do you not say, 'It wants yet four months, and then comes the harvest'? Look, I tell you! Lift up your eyes and behold the fields, that they are already white for harvest.

Here a vision appeared to Paul in the night. There stood a man of Macedonia, entreating him and saying, "Come over into Macedonia and help us!"

"for I am with you, and no one shall set upon you to injure you; for I have very many people in this city."

But

For we are God's fellow workers; and you are God's field, you are God's building.

As a worker with him I beseech you not to receive the grace of God in vain.

Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you before long, so that I may be of good comfort when I learn the news concerning you.

These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God, belonging to the circumcision, who have been any comfort to me.

I entreat you, brothers, to acknowledge those who are toiling among you and are your leaders in the Lord, and give you counsel.

Let the elders who fill their offices well, be held worthy of twofold honor; especially those who have the task of preaching and teaching.