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Matthew 9:38 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Matthew 9:38 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 9 verse 38 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.”
Matthew 9:38 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 9:38
Jesus' solution to the worker shortage: 'Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest' (δεηθητε ουν του κυριου του θερισμου οπως εκβαλη εργατας εις τον θερισμον αυτου). The command is to pray, not to organize human solutions. God is 'Lord of the harvest' (κυριου του θερισμου)—He owns the field and directs the work. Workers aren't self-appointed but sent by the Lord. 'Send forth' (εκβαλη) is forceful verb, literally 'cast out' or 'thrust out'—suggesting God's initiative and authority in calling workers. Prayer acknowledges that God raises up, gif...
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Cross-References for Matthew 9:38
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“the Lord also appointed seventy others”
“who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”
“brothers”
“the Holy Spirit said”
“Peace be to you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.”
“second prophets”
“Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.”
“The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it.”
“like dew from Yahweh”
“prophets; and some”