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Then He said to His disciples, "Certainly there is plenty to harvest but there are [too] few people to do the work." "You should pray to the Lord of the harvest to send [more] workers out into the field to gather His crop."

And He said to them, "There is certainly plenty to harvest, but there are [too] few people to do the work. You should pray to the Lord of the harvest to send [more] workers out into the field to gather His crop. Verse ConceptsBinding cornHarvestMissionaries, Task OfOpportunities, And SalvationMissionary WorkFruitful LabourReapingReapersFew In The KingdomWorkers

Now I urge you, brothers, through our Lord Jesus Christ [See 12:1], and through the Holy Spirit's love [in us], that you people join me in fervently praying to God for me to be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea [i.e., unbelieving Jews]. And [pray] that my service for Jerusalem [i.e., the offering for poor people. See verses 25-26] will be acceptable to God's people there. And pray that I will [be able to] come to you joyfully, if it is God's will, and have a refreshing visit with you.


[Then] offer all kinds of prayers and requests in [harmony with] the Holy Spirit at all times, and be alert constantly in making requests for all the saints [i.e., God's holy people]. And [also pray] for me to be given boldness of speech in opening my mouth to make known the secret plan of the Gospel, for which I am an ambassador in prison. [And pray] that I may be able to proclaim the Gospel boldly, as I ought to.

For I know that, through your requests [in prayer] for me and the help provided by the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ, this situation will result in my being rescued [i.e., released from imprisonment]. Verse ConceptsMinistry, In The ChurchMissionaries, Support ForIntercessory PrayerThe Spirit Of ChristGod ProvidingPray For UsWorking Togetherdeliverance

Continue to pray regularly; stay alert and be thankful. At the same time, pray for us also, that God will open up a door [of opportunity] for [proclaiming] the message, so we can tell about the [previously] hidden secret of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned. [Pray] that I will make it [clearly] known, as I ought to.


Finally, brothers, pray for us, so that the Lord's message will spread quickly and be honored [by people], even as it was among you. And [pray] that we will be rescued from wicked and evil people, because not everyone has faith.

And another thing: Prepare a place for me to stay, because I hope that through [an answer to] your prayers I will be returned to you. [Note: Paul was hoping to be released from imprisonment to visit Philemon at Colosse]. Verse ConceptsIntercessory PrayerPray For UsStaying TemporarilyPrivate RoomsGuest Rooms

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Pray for us [continually]. We are convinced that we [i.e., the writer of Hebrews] have a clear conscience [i.e., regarding our relationship to you] and we want to behave properly in every way. And I urge you people earnestly to do this [i.e., pray for me], so that I can be sent back to you sooner [i.e., by God's providence].

"You should pray to the Lord of the harvest to send [more] workers out into the field to gather His crop." Verse ConceptsReapersGod Sending ProphetsWorkers

[This letter is from] Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, [and is being sent] to Philemon our dearly loved [brother] and fellow-worker, Verse ConceptsFellow WorkersTitles And Names Of MinistersChristians Are Called Prisoners Of Christ

Now after these things [happened] the Lord appointed seventy-two other disciples [Note: Some ancient manuscripts say "seventy." This group would have been in addition to the twelve. See Luke 9:1], and sent them two by two on ahead of Him into every town and locality that He planned to visit. And He said to them, "There is certainly plenty to harvest, but there are [too] few people to do the work. You should pray to the Lord of the harvest to send [more] workers out into the field to gather His crop. [So], go on; See, I am sending you out as lambs among wolves. read more.
Do not carry a money belt, or a traveling bag [for personal belongings] or shoes; and do not extend [elaborate] greetings to anyone along the way. And whatever house you enter, first say, 'Let peace be upon this household.' And if a son of peace is there [i.e., a peace-loving person], your [request for] peace will rest upon him. But if he is not [a peace-loving person], your [blessing of] peace will return to [rest on] you. And you should remain in that same house [i.e., the peace-loving one], eating and drinking whatever they serve you, for the worker deserves his wages. Do not move from house to house [i.e., wasting time]. And into whatever town you enter and are welcomed, eat whatever is placed in front of you, and heal the sick people who live there. Say to them, 'The kingdom of God has come near to you.' But whatever town you enter that does not welcome you, go out into its streets and say [to them], We are wiping off even the dust of your city that has stuck to our feet [in protest] against you. Yet you should know this, that the kingdom of God has come near [to you].' I tell you, the people of Sodom will be shown more leniency on that day [i.e., the day of judgment] than that town will receive.

Jesus traveled throughout all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the [coming] kingdom and healing all kinds of diseases and illnesses. But when He saw the large crowds He felt compassion for them because they were distressed and disoriented like sheep without a shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, "Certainly there is plenty to harvest but there are [too] few people to do the work." read more.
"You should pray to the Lord of the harvest to send [more] workers out into the field to gather His crop."

Then He said to His disciples, "Certainly there is plenty to harvest but there are [too] few people to do the work." "You should pray to the Lord of the harvest to send [more] workers out into the field to gather His crop."

Jesus traveled throughout all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the [coming] kingdom and healing all kinds of diseases and illnesses. But when He saw the large crowds He felt compassion for them because they were distressed and disoriented like sheep without a shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, "Certainly there is plenty to harvest but there are [too] few people to do the work." read more.
"You should pray to the Lord of the harvest to send [more] workers out into the field to gather His crop."

Now after these things [happened] the Lord appointed seventy-two other disciples [Note: Some ancient manuscripts say "seventy." This group would have been in addition to the twelve. See Luke 9:1], and sent them two by two on ahead of Him into every town and locality that He planned to visit. And He said to them, "There is certainly plenty to harvest, but there are [too] few people to do the work. You should pray to the Lord of the harvest to send [more] workers out into the field to gather His crop. [So], go on; See, I am sending you out as lambs among wolves. read more.
Do not carry a money belt, or a traveling bag [for personal belongings] or shoes; and do not extend [elaborate] greetings to anyone along the way. And whatever house you enter, first say, 'Let peace be upon this household.' And if a son of peace is there [i.e., a peace-loving person], your [request for] peace will rest upon him. But if he is not [a peace-loving person], your [blessing of] peace will return to [rest on] you. And you should remain in that same house [i.e., the peace-loving one], eating and drinking whatever they serve you, for the worker deserves his wages. Do not move from house to house [i.e., wasting time]. And into whatever town you enter and are welcomed, eat whatever is placed in front of you, and heal the sick people who live there. Say to them, 'The kingdom of God has come near to you.' But whatever town you enter that does not welcome you, go out into its streets and say [to them], We are wiping off even the dust of your city that has stuck to our feet [in protest] against you. Yet you should know this, that the kingdom of God has come near [to you].' I tell you, the people of Sodom will be shown more leniency on that day [i.e., the day of judgment] than that town will receive.

Jesus traveled throughout all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the [coming] kingdom and healing all kinds of diseases and illnesses. But when He saw the large crowds He felt compassion for them because they were distressed and disoriented like sheep without a shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, "Certainly there is plenty to harvest but there are [too] few people to do the work." read more.
"You should pray to the Lord of the harvest to send [more] workers out into the field to gather His crop."

And when evening came the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, 'Call the workers [in] and pay them their wages, beginning with the last [one hired, then] to the first.' Verse ConceptsBeginningMastersOverseersMetaphorical VineyardsBeginning And EndIn TurnLast OnesOthers Summoning

Then He said to His disciples, "Certainly there is plenty to harvest but there are [too] few people to do the work." "You should pray to the Lord of the harvest to send [more] workers out into the field to gather His crop."

Then He said to His disciples, "Certainly there is plenty to harvest but there are [too] few people to do the work." "You should pray to the Lord of the harvest to send [more] workers out into the field to gather His crop."

"You should pray to the Lord of the harvest to send [more] workers out into the field to gather His crop." Verse ConceptsReapersGod Sending ProphetsWorkers

"You should pray to the Lord of the harvest to send [more] workers out into the field to gather His crop." Verse ConceptsReapersGod Sending ProphetsWorkers

And when evening came the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, 'Call the workers [in] and pay them their wages, beginning with the last [one hired, then] to the first.' Verse ConceptsBeginningMastersOverseersMetaphorical VineyardsBeginning And EndIn TurnLast OnesOthers Summoning

Then He said to His disciples, "Certainly there is plenty to harvest but there are [too] few people to do the work." "You should pray to the Lord of the harvest to send [more] workers out into the field to gather His crop."

But [even though] we had already suffered and been mistreated at Philippi [See Acts 16:19-24], as you people know, we had the boldness, [with help] from God, to tell you His message in spite of much struggle [i.e., opposition]. Verse Conceptsevangelists, ministry ofInjuryInsultsMissionaries, Support ForSpiritual Warfare, Causes OfSuffering, Of BelieversPeople OpposedBeing StrongPeople Actually Doing EvilConflictBoldness

"You should pray to the Lord of the harvest to send [more] workers out into the field to gather His crop." Verse ConceptsReapersGod Sending ProphetsWorkers

[This letter is from] Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, [and is being sent] to Philemon our dearly loved [brother] and fellow-worker, Verse ConceptsFellow WorkersTitles And Names Of MinistersChristians Are Called Prisoners Of Christ