Matthew 9:37

Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 9

“Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;”Matthew 9:37

What Does Matthew 9:37 Mean?

Matthew 9:37 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 9, verse 37 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (18)

These passages are connected to Matthew 9:37 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Luke 10:2“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.”Mark 16:15“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”1 Corinthians 3:9“For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.”John 4:35“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.”Matthew 28:19“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:”Luke 24:47“And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”2 Corinthians 6:1“We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.”Psalms 68:11“The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it.”Acts 16:9“And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.”1 Thessalonians 5:12“And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;”1 Timothy 5:17“Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.”Acts 18:10“For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.”Philippians 2:19“But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.”Colossians 4:11“And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.”2 Timothy 2:6“The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.”Numbers 11:29“And Moses said unto him, Enviest thou for my sake? would God that all the LORD’s people were prophets, and that the LORD would put his spirit upon them!”Matthew 20:1“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.”Leviticus 26:5“And your threshing shall reach unto the vintage, and the vintage shall reach unto the sowing time: and ye shall eat your bread to the full, and dwell in your land safely.”

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