Matthew 9:35-38

Matthew 9:35-38

[35] And  Jesus  went about  all  the cities  and  villages,  teaching  in  their  synagogues,  and  preaching  the gospel  of the kingdom,  and  healing  every  sickness  and  every  disease  among  [36] But  the multitudes,  he was moved with compassion  on  them,  because  and  were scattered abroad,  as  sheep  having  no  shepherd.  [37] Then  saith  he unto his  disciples,  The harvest  truly  is plenteous,  but  the labourers  are few;  [38] Pray ye  therefore  the Lord  of the harvest,  that  he will send forth  labourers  into  his  harvest. 

What does Matthew 9:35-38 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

This section summarizes the previous incidents that deal primarily with healing and prepares for Jesus" second discourse to His disciples. It is transitional providing a bridge from the condition of the people that chapter9 revealed to what the King determined to do about that condition (cf. Matthew 4:23-25). Jesus" work was so extensive that He needed many more workers to assist Him.