Matthew 9:37
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;”
μαθητής
Not just a follower — a learner who becomes like the teacher. The last command Jesus gives is not go and convert — it is go and make mathetes. People who learn from Me, walk like Me, think like Me, love like Me. The mission is not decisions. It is transformation.
θερισμός
Harvest
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θερισμός
Harvest. Therismos. The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. The world is ripe for harvest. The shortage is not opportunity. The shortage is people willing to go.
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ἐργάτης
Workers
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ἐργάτης
Worker, labourer. Ergates. The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. God is looking for workers not spectators. The need is great and the invitation is open.
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ὀλίγος
are] few;
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ὀλίγος
Few, little, small in number. Many are called but few are chosen. The way is narrow and few find it. Walking with God has always been the minority path.
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λέγω
He says
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λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
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πολύς
Many
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πολύς
Many, much, great. Polus. Much fruit. Many witnesses. Great grace. God is not stingy. He gives abundantly to those who are connected to the vine.
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μέν
indeed
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μέν
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (δέ) (this one, the former, etc.)
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τότε
Then
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τότε
the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
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