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Matthew 9:38 kjv — Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

King James Version

"Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. "

— Matthew 9:38, King James Version

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Matthew 9 — Context

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And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.

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But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.

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Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;

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Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

Matthew 9:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 9:38 say?
Matthew 9:38 in the King James Version reads: “Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. ”
Where is Matthew 9:38 in the Bible?
Matthew 9:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 9, verse 38.
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 9:38.
What translation should I read Matthew 9:38 in?
Matthew 9:38 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 9:38?
Matthew 9:38 reads (KJV): “Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers 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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