Matthew 9:37

Matthew 9:38 nasb — "Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest."

NASB

""Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.""

— Matthew 9:38, NASB

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Matthew 9:38 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. ”
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ASV
“Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth laborers into his harvest. ”
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WEB
“Pray therefore that the Lord of the harvest will send out laborers into his harvest."”
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NET
“Therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest-ready fields.””
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DRB
“Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth labourers into his harvest. ”
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BBE
“Make prayer, then, to the Lord of the grain-fields, that he may send out workers to get in his grain.”
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KJVA
“Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. ”
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Matthew 9 — Context

Jesus was going through all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness.

Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd.

Then He *said to His disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.

"Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest."

Matthew 9:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 9:38 say?

Matthew 9:38 in the NASB reads: “"Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers 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 (NASB): “"Therefore beseech 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.

Matthew 9:38 nasb — "Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest."

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Matthew 9:38 in Other Translations

Matthew 9 — Context

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