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href="/bsb/matthew/9.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/matthew/9.htm">New International Version</a> Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/matthew/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.” <a href="/esv/matthew/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” <a href="/bsb/matthew/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.” <a href="/blb/matthew/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Beseech the Lord of the harvest, therefore, that He might send out workmen into His harvest." <a href="/kjv/matthew/9.htm">King James Bible</a> Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/9.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Therefore, plead with the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.” <a href="/nasb/matthew/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.” <a href="/lsb/matthew/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.” <a href="/amp/matthew/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.” <a href="/csb/matthew/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth laborers into his harvest. <a href="/cev/matthew/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Ask the Lord in charge of the harvest to send out workers to bring it in." <a href="/erv/matthew/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth labourers into his harvest. <a href="/gwt/matthew/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So ask the Lord who gives this harvest to send workers to harvest his crops." <a href="/gnt/matthew/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> Pray to the owner of the harvest that he will send out workers to gather in his harvest." <a href="/isv/matthew/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> So ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest." <a href="/msb/matthew/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.? <a href="/net/matthew/9.htm">NET Bible</a> Therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest." <a href="/nheb/matthew/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Pray therefore that the Lord of the harvest will send out laborers into his harvest." <a href="/wbt/matthew/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest. <a href="/wey/matthew/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> therefore entreat the Owner of the Harvest to send out reapers into His fields." <a href="/web/matthew/9.htm">World English Bible</a> Pray therefore that the Lord of the harvest will send out laborers into his harvest.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> therefore implore the Lord of the harvest that He may put forth workmen to His harvest.” <a href="/blb/matthew/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Beseech the Lord of the harvest, therefore, that He might send out workmen into His harvest." <a href="/ylt/matthew/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> beseech ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he may put forth workmen to His harvest.' <a href="/slt/matthew/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Implore therefore the Lord of the harvest, so that he might draw forth laborers into his harvest.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth labourers into his harvest. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, petition the Lord of the harvest, so that he may sent out laborers to his harvest.” <a href="/nabre/matthew/9.htm">New American Bible</a> so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Therefore urge the owner of the harvest to bring more laborers to his harvest. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “Request therefore of The Lord of the harvest to send out laborers to his harvest.” <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. <a href="/godbey/matthew/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>therefore pray the Lord of the harvest that he may send forth laborers into His harvest.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> entreat therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth workmen for his harvest.<CM> <a href="/mace/matthew/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> entreat therefore the Lord of the harvest, to send forth labourers into his harvest. <a href="/wey/matthew/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> therefore entreat the Owner of the Harvest to send out reapers into His fields." <a href="/worrell/matthew/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>pray ye, therefore, the Lord of the harvest, that He send forth laborers into His harvest.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>therefore pray to the Lord of the harvest, that He would send out laborers into his harvest.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/9-38.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=2371" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/9.htm">The Lord of the Harvest</a> …37Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. 38<a href="/greek/1189.htm" title="1189: deēthēte (V-AMP-2P) -- To want for myself; I want, need; I beg, request, beseech, pray. Middle voice of deo; to beg, i.e. Petition.">Ask</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2326.htm" title="2326: therismou (N-GMS) -- Reaping, harvest; met: the harvest, crop. From therizo; reaping, i.e. The crop.">harvest,</a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">therefore,</a> <a href="/greek/3704.htm" title="3704: hopōs (Conj) -- From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual)."></a> <a href="/greek/1544.htm" title="1544: ekbalē (V-ASA-3S) -- To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject.">to send out</a> <a href="/greek/2040.htm" title="2040: ergatas (N-AMP) -- A field-laborer; then: a laborer, workman in general. From ergon; a toiler; figuratively, a teacher.">workers</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2326.htm" title="2326: therismon (N-AMS) -- Reaping, harvest; met: the harvest, crop. From therizo; reaping, i.e. The crop.">harvest.” </a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/luke/10-2.htm">Luke 10:2</a> And He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest. <a href="/john/4-35.htm">John 4:35-38</a> Do you not say, ‘There are still four months until the harvest’? I tell you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are ripe for harvest. / Already the reaper draws his wages and gathers a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may rejoice together. / For in this case the saying ‘One sows and another reaps’ is true. ... <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2-3</a> While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-6.htm">1 Corinthians 3:6-9</a> I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. / So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. / He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. ... <a href="/romans/10-14.htm">Romans 10:14-15</a> How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? / And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” <a href="/isaiah/6-8.htm">Isaiah 6:8</a> Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!” <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-1.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:1</a> Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you. <a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">1 Peter 5:2</a> Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; <a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Ephesians 4:11-12</a> And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/jeremiah/3-15.htm">Jeremiah 3:15</a> Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.” <a href="/ezekiel/34-23.htm">Ezekiel 34:23</a> I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd. <a href="/1_timothy/2-7.htm">1 Timothy 2:7</a> For this reason I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the Gentiles. I am telling the truth; I am not lying about anything. <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">2 Timothy 4:2</a> Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction. <a href="/psalms/68-11.htm">Psalm 68:11</a> The Lord gives the command; a great company of women proclaim it:</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Pray you therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest.Pray.<a href="/luke/6-12.htm">Luke 6:12,13</a> And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God… <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2</a> As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.<a href="/2_thessalonians/3-1.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:1</a> Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:the Lord.<a href="/matthew/10-1.htm">Matthew 10:1-3</a> And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease… <a href="/john/20-21.htm">John 20:21</a> Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.<a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Ephesians 4:11</a> And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;that.<a href="/psalms/68-11.htm">Psalm 68:11,18</a> The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it… <a href="/jeremiah/3-15.htm">Jeremiah 3:15</a> And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.<a href="/micah/5-7.htm">Micah 5:7</a> And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many people as a dew from the LORD, as the showers upon the grass, that tarrieth not for man, nor waiteth for the sons of men.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/malachi/1-9.htm">Beseech</a> <a href="/matthew/8-31.htm">Entreat</a> <a href="/matthew/6-30.htm">Field</a> <a href="/malachi/3-11.htm">Fields</a> <a href="/matthew/9-32.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/9-37.htm">Grain</a> <a href="/luke/10-2.htm">Grain-Fields</a> <a href="/matthew/9-37.htm">Harvest</a> <a href="/matthew/9-37.htm">Laborers</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-5.htm">Owner</a> <a href="/matthew/6-9.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/matthew/9-37.htm">Reapers</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-21.htm">Supplicate</a> <a href="/matthew/9-37.htm">Workers</a> <a href="/matthew/9-37.htm">Workmen</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/7-32.htm">Beseech</a> <a href="/matthew/26-53.htm">Entreat</a> <a href="/matthew/13-24.htm">Field</a> <a href="/matthew/12-1.htm">Fields</a> <a href="/matthew/10-5.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/12-1.htm">Grain</a> <a href="/mark/2-23.htm">Grain-Fields</a> <a href="/matthew/13-30.htm">Harvest</a> <a href="/matthew/20-1.htm">Laborers</a> <a href="/matthew/13-52.htm">Owner</a> <a href="/matthew/17-21.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/matthew/13-30.htm">Reapers</a> <a href="/luke/10-2.htm">Supplicate</a> <a href="/matthew/20-1.htm">Workers</a> <a href="/matthew/20-2.htm">Workmen</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 9</div>1. <a href="/matthew/9-1.htm">Jesus heals a paralytic</a> 9. <a href="/matthew/9-9.htm">calls Matthew from the receipt of custom;</a> 10. <a href="/matthew/9-10.htm">eats with tax collectors and sinners;</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/9-14.htm">defends his disciples for not fasting;</a> 20. <a href="/matthew/9-20.htm">cures the sick woman;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/9-23.htm">raises Jairus' daughter from death;</a> 27. <a href="/matthew/9-27.htm">gives sight to two blind men;</a> 32. <a href="/matthew/9-32.htm">heals a mute man possessed of a demon;</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/9-36.htm">and has compassion on the multitude.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The "Lord of the harvest" refers to God, who is sovereign over the spiritual harvest of souls. In biblical times, harvest was a critical period, symbolizing abundance and provision. The imagery of God as the Lord of the harvest underscores His authority and control over the growth and gathering of believers. This aligns with passages like <a href="/psalms/24.htm">Psalm 24:1</a>, which declares God's ownership of the earth and everything in it.therefore, to send out workers The call to "send out workers" highlights the need for laborers in the mission field. This reflects the urgency and importance of evangelism and discipleship. The Greek word for "send out" (ekballo) can imply a forceful sending, indicating the necessity of divine empowerment and commissioning. This is consistent with the Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>, where Jesus commands His disciples to go and make disciples of all nations. The need for workers is a recurring theme in the New Testament, as seen in passages like <a href="/romans/10-14.htm">Romans 10:14-15</a>, which discusses the necessity of preachers for people to hear and believe the Gospel.into His harvest. The phrase "into His harvest" signifies that the mission field belongs to God. The harvest represents the gathering of people into the Kingdom of God, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture. In <a href="/john/4-35.htm">John 4:35</a>, Jesus speaks of the fields being "ripe for harvest," indicating the readiness of people to receive the Gospel. The use of "His" emphasizes God's ownership and the divine nature of the mission. This also connects to the parable of the wheat and the tares in <a href="/matthew/13-24.htm">Matthew 13:24-30</a>, where the harvest symbolizes the end of the age and the gathering of the righteous. The imagery of harvest is a powerful reminder of the eschatological hope and the ultimate fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, Jesus is addressing His disciples, emphasizing the need for more workers in the spiritual harvest. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' instruction, tasked with the mission of spreading the Gospel. 3. <a href="/topical/l/lord_of_the_harvest.htm">Lord of the Harvest</a> A title for God, emphasizing His sovereignty over the spiritual harvest and His role in sending out workers. 4. <a href="/topical/h/harvest.htm">Harvest</a> Symbolic of the world and the people who are ready to receive the Gospel message. 5. <a href="/topical/w/workers.htm">Workers</a> Those who are called to spread the Gospel and work in God's mission field.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_prayer.htm">The Urgency of Prayer</a> Jesus instructs His followers to pray for more workers, highlighting the importance of prayer in fulfilling God's mission. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_the_harvest.htm">God's Sovereignty in the Harvest</a> Recognize that God is the "Lord of the harvest," and it is His work to send out workers. Our role is to be obedient and responsive to His call. <a href="/topical/t/the_need_for_more_workers.htm">The Need for More Workers</a> The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. This calls for a commitment to evangelism and discipleship within the church. <a href="/topical/p/personal_responsibility.htm">Personal Responsibility</a> Each believer should consider their role in the harvest, whether through direct evangelism, supporting missions, or prayer. <a href="/topical/c/collaboration_in_ministry.htm">Collaboration in Ministry</a> The work of the harvest is a collective effort, requiring unity and cooperation among believers.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 9</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'he_took_our_infirmities'_mean.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'workers are few'?</a> <a href="/q/what_shows_jesus_as_god's_beloved_son.htm">What does 'Lord of the harvest' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_causes_tension_between_the_brothers.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'plentiful harvest, few workers'?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'few_workers'.htm">What did Jesus mean by "workers are few"?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(38) The Lord of the harvest--i.e., the Father who had sent Him to be the Sower of the divine seed, and who, through Him, was about to send forth the labourers.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 38. - Pray ye. Express it as your personal need (δεήθητε, here only in the New Testament outside the writings of St. Luke and St. Paul). Therefore. Since more workers are so greatly needed. The Lord of the harvest; cf. Clem. Romans, § 34, who illustrates the thought by a most interesting composite quotation of <a href="/isaiah/40-10.htm">Isaiah 40:10</a> (<a href="/isaiah/62-11.htm">Isaiah 62:11</a>; <a href="/proverbs/24-12.htm">Proverbs 24:12</a>)and <a href="/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12</a>. That he will (omit with the Revised Version) send forth. (Ὅπως ἐκβάλῃ; ut ejieiat, Vulgate [Wordsworth and White], ut mittat, Vulgate [ordinary edition].) The verb suggests alike his constraining power and their separation from their previous position (cf. <a href="/matthew/7-4.htm">Matthew 7:4</a>). Mr. J. A. Robinson's note, however, in the Cambridge 'Texts and Studies,' I. 3:124, shows that one must not lay much stress on the thought of constraint. Labourers into his harvest. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/9-38.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Ask δεήθητε (deēthēte) Verb - Aorist Imperative Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1189.htm">Strong's 1189: </a> To want for myself; I want, need; I beg, request, beseech, pray. Middle voice of deo; to beg, i.e. Petition. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. harvest, θερισμοῦ (therismou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2326.htm">Strong's 2326: </a> Reaping, harvest; met: the harvest, crop. From therizo; reaping, i.e. The crop. therefore, οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. to send out ἐκβάλῃ (ekbalē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1544.htm">Strong's 1544: </a> To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject. workers ἐργάτας (ergatas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2040.htm">Strong's 2040: </a> A field-laborer; then: a laborer, workman in general. From ergon; a toiler; figuratively, a teacher. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. harvest.” θερισμὸν (therismon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2326.htm">Strong's 2326: </a> Reaping, harvest; met: the harvest, crop. 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