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Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. <a href="/nlt/luke/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> These were his instructions to them: “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields. <a href="/esv/luke/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. <a href="/bsb/luke/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/blb/luke/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He was saying to them, "The harvest is indeed plentiful, but the workmen are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest, that He may send out workmen into His harvest. <a href="/kjv/luke/10.htm">King James Bible</a> Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. <a href="/nkjv/luke/10.htm">New King James Version</a> Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. <a href="/nasb_/luke/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He was saying to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore plead with the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. <a href="/nasb/luke/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He was saying to them, &#8220The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. <a href="/nasb77/luke/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He was saying to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. <a href="/lsb/luke/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He was saying to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. <a href="/amp/luke/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He was saying to them, “The harvest is abundant [for there are many who need to hear the good news about salvation], but the workers [those available to proclaim the message of salvation] are few. Therefore, [prayerfully] ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest. <a href="/csb/luke/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He told them, “The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest. <a href="/hcsb/luke/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He told them: &#8220The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest. <a href="/asv/luke/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he said unto them, The harvest indeed is plenteous, but the laborers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth laborers into his harvest. <a href="/cev/luke/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He said to them: A large crop is in the fields, but there are only a few workers. Ask the Lord in charge of the harvest to send out workers to bring it in. <a href="/erv/luke/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said unto them, The harvest is plenteous, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth labourers into his harvest. <a href="/gwt/luke/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He told them, "The harvest is large, but the workers are few. So ask the Lord who gives this harvest to send workers to harvest his crops. <a href="/gnt/luke/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> He said to them, "There is a large harvest, but few workers to gather it in. Pray to the owner of the harvest that he will send out workers to gather in his harvest. <a href="/isv/luke/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> So he instructed them, "The harvest is vast, but the workers are few. So ask the Lord of the harvest to send workers out into his harvest. <a href="/msb/luke/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Therefore 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="/net/luke/10.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/luke/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then he said to them, "The harvest is indeed plentiful, but the laborers are few. Pray therefore to the Lord of the harvest, that he may send out laborers into his harvest. <a href="/wbt/luke/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Therefore said he to them, The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth laborers into his harvest. <a href="/wey/luke/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And He addressed them thus: "The harvest is abundant, but the reapers are few: therefore entreat the Owner of the harvest to send out more reapers into His fields. And now go. <a href="/web/luke/10.htm">World English Bible</a> Then he said to them, “The harvest is indeed plentiful, but the laborers are few. Pray therefore to the Lord of the harvest, that he may send out laborers into his harvest. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> then He said to them, “The harvest [is] indeed abundant, but the workmen few; implore then the Lord of the harvest, that He may put forth workmen to His harvest. <a href="/blb/luke/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He was saying to them, "The harvest is indeed plentiful, but the workmen are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest, that He may send out workmen into His harvest. <a href="/ylt/luke/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> then said he unto them, 'The harvest indeed is abundant, but the workmen few; beseech ye then the Lord of the harvest, that He may put forth workmen to His harvest. <a href="/slt/luke/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then said he to them, Truly the harvest much, and the laborers few: implore therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth laborers into his harvest.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he said to them: The harvest indeed is great, but the labourers are few. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send labourers into his harvest. <a href="/cpdv/luke/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he said to them: “Certainly the harvest is great, but the workers are few. Therefore, ask the Lord of the harvest to send workers into his harvest. <a href="/nabre/luke/10.htm">New American Bible</a> He said to them, “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he said to them, The harvest is great, and the laborers are few; ask therefore the owner of the harvest, to bring out laborers to his harvest. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he said to them, “The harvest is great and the workers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send workers to his harvest.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> He said, therefore, to them: The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; pray, therefore, the Lord of the harvest that he send out laborers into his harvest. <a href="/godbey/luke/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He said to them, <FR>The harvest is indeed great, but the laborers are few: therefore pray you the Lord of the harvest, that He may send forth laborers into His harvest.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> He said therefore unto them, The harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers few: pray ye therefore to the Lord of the harvest, that he would send out labourers into his harvest. <a href="/mace/luke/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and he said to them, the harvest indeed is great, but the labourers are few: intreat therefore the Lord of the harvest to send forth labourers into his harvest. <a href="/wey/luke/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And He addressed them thus: "The harvest is abundant, but the reapers are few: therefore entreat the Owner of the harvest to send out more reapers into His fields. And now go. <a href="/worrell/luke/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He said to them, <FR>"The harvest, indeed, is great, but the laborers few. Pray ye, therefore, the Lord of the harvest, that He urge forth laborers into His harvest.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He said unto them, <FR>The harvest indeed is great, but the laborers <Fr>are<FR> few: pray therefore <Fr>to<FR> the Lord of the harvest, that He would send out workmen to his harvest.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/10-2.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/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=4091" 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/luke/10.htm">Jesus Sends Out the Disciples</a> 1After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of Him to every town and place He was about to visit. 2<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegen (V-IIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">He told</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them,</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- 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/2326.htm" title="2326: therismos (N-NMS) -- Reaping, harvest; met: the harvest, crop. From therizo; reaping, i.e. The crop.">harvest is</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polys (Adj-NMS) -- Much, many; often. ">plentiful,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- 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/2040.htm" title="2040: ergatai (N-NMP) -- A field-laborer; then: a laborer, workman in general. From ergon; a toiler; figuratively, a teacher.">workers</a> <a href="/greek/3641.htm" title="3641: oligoi (Adj-NMP) -- Puny; especially neuter somewhat.">are few.</a> <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).">to</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.">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> 3Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.…<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="/matthew/9-37.htm">Matthew 9:37-38</a> Then He said to His disciples, “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="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a> Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” <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="/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="/psalms/126-5.htm">Psalm 126:5-6</a> Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy. / He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain. <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/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. <a href="/isaiah/55-10.htm">Isaiah 55:10-11</a> For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, / so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. <a href="/matthew/13-3.htm">Matthew 13:3-9</a> And He told them many things in parables, saying, “A farmer went out to sow his seed. / And as he was sowing, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it. / Some fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly because the soil was shallow. ... <a href="/john/15-16.htm">John 15:16</a> You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you. <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="/jeremiah/1-7.htm">Jeremiah 1:7-8</a> But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak. / Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Therefore said he to them, The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few: pray you therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth laborers into his harvest.The harvest.<a href="/matthew/9-37.htm">Matthew 9:37,38</a> Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; … <a href="/john/4-35.htm">John 4:35-38</a> Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest… <a href="/1_corinthians/3-6.htm">1 Corinthians 3:6-9</a> I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase… the labourers.<a href="/matthew/20-1.htm">Matthew 20:1</a> For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.<a href="/mark/13-34.htm">Mark 13:34</a> For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.<a href="/1_corinthians/15-10.htm">1 Corinthians 15:10</a> But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.are.<a href="/1_kings/18-22.htm">1 Kings 18:22</a> Then said Elijah unto the people, I, even I only, remain a prophet of the LORD; but Baal's prophets are four hundred and fifty men.<a href="/1_kings/22-6.htm">1 Kings 22:6-8</a> Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall I go against Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the Lord shall deliver it into the hand of the king… <a href="/isaiah/56-9.htm">Isaiah 56:9-12</a> All ye beasts of the field, come to devour, yea, all ye beasts in the forest… pray.<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="/luke/9-1.htm">Luke 9:1</a> Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.<a href="/numbers/11-17.htm">Numbers 11:17,29</a> And I will come down and talk with thee there: and I will take of the spirit which is upon thee, and will put it upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that thou bear it not thyself alone… <a href="/psalms/68-11.htm">Psalm 68:11</a> The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/12-40.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/matthew/26-63.htm">Addressed</a> <a href="/luke/9-38.htm">Beseech</a> <a href="/luke/3-9.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/luke/9-62.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/matthew/26-53.htm">Entreat</a> <a href="/mark/8-7.htm">Few</a> <a href="/luke/8-34.htm">Fields</a> <a href="/luke/9-49.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/luke/6-41.htm">Grain</a> <a href="/mark/2-23.htm">Grain-Fields</a> <a href="/luke/9-48.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/12-2.htm">Harvest</a> <a href="/luke/9-13.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/matthew/20-8.htm">Laborers</a> <a href="/mark/14-14.htm">Owner</a> <a href="/matthew/9-37.htm">Plenteous</a> <a href="/matthew/9-37.htm">Plentiful</a> <a href="/luke/9-29.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/luke/9-52.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/mark/4-29.htm">Reapers</a> <a href="/matthew/9-38.htm">Supplicate</a> <a href="/matthew/20-9.htm">Workers</a> <a href="/mark/12-9.htm">Workmen</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/12-16.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/luke/18-9.htm">Addressed</a> <a href="/luke/16-27.htm">Beseech</a> <a href="/luke/12-46.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/luke/10-35.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/luke/16-27.htm">Entreat</a> <a href="/luke/12-48.htm">Few</a> <a href="/luke/12-28.htm">Fields</a> <a href="/luke/10-3.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/luke/12-18.htm">Grain</a> <a href="/matthew/9-38.htm">Grain-Fields</a> <a href="/luke/10-12.htm">Great</a> <a href="/luke/12-18.htm">Harvest</a> <a href="/luke/10-6.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/james/5-4.htm">Laborers</a> <a href="/luke/10-35.htm">Owner</a> <a href="/genesis/41-34.htm">Plenteous</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-10.htm">Plentiful</a> <a href="/luke/11-1.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/luke/12-35.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/john/4-36.htm">Reapers</a> <a href="/acts/8-22.htm">Supplicate</a> <a href="/luke/13-27.htm">Workers</a> <a href="/luke/20-10.htm">Workmen</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 10</div>1. <a href="/luke/10-1.htm">Jesus sends out at once seventy disciples to work miracles, and to preach;</a> 13. <a href="/luke/10-13.htm">pronounces a woe against certain cities.</a> 17. <a href="/luke/10-17.htm">The seventy return with joy; </a> 18. <a href="/luke/10-18.htm">he shows them wherein to rejoice, </a> 21. <a href="/luke/10-21.htm">and thanks his Father for his grace;</a> 23. <a href="/luke/10-23.htm">magnifies the happy estate of his church;</a> 25. <a href="/luke/10-25.htm">teaches the lawyer how to attain eternal life, </a> 30. <a href="/luke/10-30.htm">and tells the parable of the good Samaritan;</a> 38. <a href="/luke/10-38.htm">reprimands Martha, and commends Mary her sister.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And He told them This phrase indicates Jesus is speaking directly to His disciples. It is a moment of instruction and preparation as He sends them out on a mission. The context is Jesus preparing the seventy-two disciples for their mission, emphasizing the importance of their role in spreading the Gospel. This reflects the broader mission of the Church to evangelize and disciple nations.The harvest is plentiful The "harvest" symbolizes the multitude of people ready to receive the Gospel. In an agrarian society, harvest time was crucial and required many laborers. Spiritually, it signifies the readiness of people's hearts to accept the message of salvation. This imagery is consistent with Old Testament references to harvest as a time of gathering and judgment (e.g., <a href="/joel/3-13.htm">Joel 3:13</a>).But the workers are few This highlights the shortage of those willing or prepared to spread the Gospel. Historically, the early Church faced persecution and challenges, making the task of evangelism daunting. The scarcity of workers underscores the need for more disciples to engage in the mission field, a call that remains relevant today.Ask the Lord of the harvest This phrase emphasizes the necessity of prayer in the mission of evangelism. It acknowledges God's sovereignty over the mission field and the need for divine intervention. The "Lord of the harvest" is a title that affirms God's authority and control over the spiritual harvest, aligning with His role as the ultimate judge and gatherer of souls.Therefore, to send out workers The call to "send out" workers implies a proactive and intentional effort to recruit and deploy individuals for ministry. This reflects the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>) where Jesus commands His followers to go and make disciples. It suggests a sense of urgency and purpose in fulfilling God's mission.Into His harvest The harvest belongs to God, indicating that the mission is ultimately His work. This phrase reassures believers that they are participating in God's divine plan. It also implies that the success of the mission is dependent on God's provision and guidance, reinforcing the need for reliance on Him in all evangelistic efforts.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The speaker of this verse, Jesus is instructing His disciples on the need for more workers in the spiritual harvest. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, tasked with spreading the Gospel and preparing for the Kingdom of God. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_harvest.htm">The Harvest</a> A metaphor for the people who are ready to receive the Gospel. It signifies the spiritual readiness and openness of individuals to accept Christ. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_of_the_harvest.htm">The Lord of the Harvest</a> Refers to God, who is sovereign over the spiritual harvest and the one to whom prayers for more workers are directed. 5. <a href="/topical/w/workers.htm">Workers</a> Those who are called to labor in spreading the Gospel and making disciples, including both the original disciples and believers today.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_the_harvest.htm">The Urgency of the Harvest</a> The metaphor of the harvest indicates a time-sensitive opportunity. Believers should recognize the urgency in sharing the Gospel, as the spiritual readiness of people may not last indefinitely. <a href="/topical/t/the_need_for_more_workers.htm">The Need for More Workers</a> Jesus highlights the shortage of workers, calling believers to pray for more laborers. This underscores the importance of every Christian's involvement in evangelism and discipleship. <a href="/topical/p/prayer_as_a_catalyst.htm">Prayer as a Catalyst</a> Jesus instructs His followers to pray for more workers, showing that prayer is a powerful tool in mobilizing the Church for mission work. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_the_harvest.htm">God's Sovereignty in the Harvest</a> Referring to God as the "Lord of the harvest" reminds believers that God is in control of the spiritual harvest, and it is His work that ultimately brings people to faith. <a href="/topical/p/personal_responsibility_in_the_harvest.htm">Personal Responsibility in the Harvest</a> Each believer is called to be a worker in the harvest. This involves actively participating in sharing the Gospel and making disciples in their own context.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 10</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_shows_jesus_as_god's_beloved_son.htm">What does 'Lord of the harvest' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'few_workers'.htm">What did Jesus mean by "workers are few"?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'lord_of_the_harvest'_mean.htm">What does "Lord of the harvest" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) The harvest truly is great.--See Note on <a href="/matthew/9-37.htm" title="Then said he to his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few;">Matthew 9:37</a>. The verses that follow contain, as might have been expected from the analogous circumstances, much in common with those spoken on the mission of the Twelve. We have here, as in the sermons on the Mount and on the Plain, an example of our Lord's repeating the expression of the same thoughts in nearly the same language.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. This and many of the sayings reported on this occasion had been said apparently before, when the twelve had been sent out on a similar mission. It seems almost certain that, on several occasions, the Lord repeated the same expressions containing great truths, with scarcely any variation in language. The harvest simile was evidently a favourite one of the Master. "The field is the world" he told them in the parable of the sower. It is reproduced by St. John (<a href="/revelation/14-14.htm">Revelation 14:14-19</a>). <a href="/commentaries/luke/10-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. He told ἔλεγεν (elegen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. them, αὐτούς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <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. “The Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative 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 [is] θερισμὸς (therismos) Noun - Nominative 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. plentiful, πολύς (polys) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <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. workers ἐργάται (ergatai) Noun - Nominative 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. [are] few. ὀλίγοι (oligoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3641.htm">Strong's 3641: </a> Puny; especially neuter somewhat. 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 ὅπως (hopōs) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3704.htm">Strong's 3704: </a> From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual). 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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