What does Matthew 9:38 mean?

Matthew 9:38 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 9:38 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

36But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.

37Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;

38Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

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