Matthew 9:36,38
Matthew 9:36 New International Version (NIV)
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
Matthew 9:38 New International Version (NIV)
Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
Matthew 9:36 New Living Translation (NLT)
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
Matthew 9:38 New Living Translation (NLT)
So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.”
Matthew 9:35-38 The Message (MSG)
Then Jesus made a circuit of all the towns and villages. He taught in their meeting places, reported kingdom news, and healed their diseased bodies, healed their bruised and hurt lives. When he looked out over the crowds, his heart broke. So confused and aimless they were, like sheep with no shepherd. “What a huge harvest!” he said to his disciples. “How few workers! On your knees and pray for harvest hands!”
Matthew 9:35-38 The Message (MSG)
Then Jesus made a circuit of all the towns and villages. He taught in their meeting places, reported kingdom news, and healed their diseased bodies, healed their bruised and hurt lives. When he looked out over the crowds, his heart broke. So confused and aimless they were, like sheep with no shepherd. “What a huge harvest!” he said to his disciples. “How few workers! On your knees and pray for harvest hands!”
Matthew 9:36 King James Version (KJV)
But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.
Matthew 9:38 King James Version (KJV)
Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
Matthew 9:36 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd.
Matthew 9:38 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.”
Matthew 9:36 New Century Version (NCV)
When he saw the crowds, he felt sorry for them because they were hurting and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
Matthew 9:38 New Century Version (NCV)
Pray to the Lord, who owns the harvest, that he will send more workers to gather his harvest.”
Matthew 9:36 American Standard Version (ASV)
But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were distressed and scattered, as sheep not having a shepherd.
Matthew 9:38 American Standard Version (ASV)
Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth laborers into his harvest.
Matthew 9:36 New International Version (NIV)
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
Matthew 9:38 New International Version (NIV)
Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
Matthew 9:36 New King James Version (NKJV)
But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.
Matthew 9:38 New King James Version (NKJV)
Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.”
Matthew 9:36 Amplified Bible (AMP)
When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion and pity for them, because they were dispirited and distressed, like sheep without a shepherd. [Zech 10:2]
Matthew 9:38 Amplified Bible (AMP)
So pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.”
Matthew 9:36 New Living Translation (NLT)
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
Matthew 9:38 New Living Translation (NLT)
So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.”
Matthew 9:36 The Passion Translation (TPT)
When he saw the vast crowds of people, Jesus’ heart was deeply moved with compassion, because they seemed weary and helpless, like wandering sheep without a shepherd.
Matthew 9:38 The Passion Translation (TPT)
As you go, plead with the Owner of the Harvest to thrust out many more reapers to harvest his grain!”
Matthew 9:36 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
