Luke 10:2 net — He said to them,“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out w…

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"He said to them,“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest."

— Luke 10:2, NET Bible

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Luke 10 — Context

1

The Mission of the Seventy-Two After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them on ahead of him two by two into every town and place where he himself was about to go.

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He said to them,“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.

3

Go! I am sending you out like lambs surrounded by wolves.

4

Do not carry a money bag, a traveler’s bag, or sandals, and greet no one on the road.

5

Whenever you enter a house, first say,‘May peace be on this house!’

Luke 10:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 10:2 say?
Luke 10:2 in the NET Bible reads: “He said to them,“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.”
Where is Luke 10:2 in the Bible?
Luke 10:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 10, verse 2.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 10:2.
What translation should I read Luke 10:2 in?
Luke 10:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 10:2?
Luke 10:2 reads (NET): “He said to them,“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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