Matthew 9:36
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 9:36 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 9:36 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 9:36 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 9:36 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 9:36 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 9:36 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 9:36 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.