Matthew 9:37

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then he said to his talmidim, "The harvest is rich, but the workers are few.

Berean Standard Bible:

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

American Standard Version:

Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest indeed is plenteous, but the laborers are few.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Then{G5119} saith{G3004} he unto his{G846} disciples{G3101}, The harvest{G2326} truly{G3303} is plenteous{G4183}, but{G1161} the labourers{G2040} are few{G3641};

Cross-References (KJV):

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.

John 4:36

  • And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.

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:

2 Corinthians 6:1

  • ¶ We then, [as] workers together [with him], beseech [you] also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.

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Commentary for Matthew 9:37

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G5119
    There are 157 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τότε
    Transliteration: tóte
    Pronunciation: tot'-eh
    Description: from (the neuter of) ὁ and ὅτε; the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution):--that time, then.
  2. Strong's Number: G3004
    There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λέγω
    Transliteration: légō
    Pronunciation: leg'-o
    Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
  3. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
  4. Strong's Number: G3101
    There are 252 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μαθητής
    Transliteration: mathētḗs
    Pronunciation: math-ay-tes'
    Description: from μανθάνω; a learner, i.e. pupil:--disciple.
  5. Strong's Number: G2326
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θερισμός
    Transliteration: therismós
    Pronunciation: ther-is-mos'
    Description: from θερίζω; reaping, i.e. the crop:--harvest.
  6. Strong's Number: G3303
    There are 193 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μέν
    Transliteration: mén
    Pronunciation: men
    Description: a primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with δέ (this one, the former, etc.):--even, indeed, so, some, truly, verily. Often compounded with other particles in an intensive or asseverative sense.
  7. Strong's Number: G4183
    There are 331 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πολύς
    Transliteration: polýs
    Pronunciation: pol-oos'
    Description: including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely:--abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare πλεῖστος, πλείων.
  8. Strong's Number: G1161
    There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέ
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: deh
    Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
  9. Strong's Number: G2040
    There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐργάτης
    Transliteration: ergátēs
    Pronunciation: er-gat'-ace
    Description: from ἔργον; a toiler; figuratively, a teacher:--labourer, worker(-men).
  10. Strong's Number: G3641
    There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὀλίγος
    Transliteration: olígos
    Pronunciation: ol-ee'-gos
    Description: of uncertain affinity; puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat:--+ almost, brief(-ly), few, (a) little, + long, a season, short, small, a while.