Matthew 9:37 net — Then he said to his disciples,“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.

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"Then he said to his disciples,“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few."

— Matthew 9:37, NET Bible

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Matthew 9 — Context

34

But the Pharisees said,“By the ruler of demons he casts out demons!”

35

Workers for the Harvest Then Jesus went throughout all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and sickness.

36

When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were bewildered and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

37

Then he said to his disciples,“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.

38

Therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest-ready fields.”

Matthew 9:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 9:37 say?
Matthew 9:37 in the NET Bible reads: “Then he said to his disciples,“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.”
Where is Matthew 9:37 in the Bible?
Matthew 9:37 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 9, verse 37.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 9:37.
What translation should I read Matthew 9:37 in?
Matthew 9:37 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 Matthew 9:37?
Matthew 9:37 reads (NET): “Then he said to his disciples,“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.” 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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