Luke 10:2
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And He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.
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The harvest, &c.--(See on Mat 9:37). pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest--(See on Mat 9:38).
Open source ↗In this chapter we have, I. The ample commission which Christ gave to the seventy disciples to preach the gospel, and to confirm it by miracles; and the full instructions he gave them how to manage themselves in the execution of their commissions, and great encouragements therein (v. 1-16). II. The report which the seventy disciples made to their Master of the success of their negotiation, and his discourse thereupon (Luk 10:17-24). III. Christ's discourse with a lawyer concerning the way to heaven, and the instructions Christ gave him by a parable to look upon every one as his neighbour whom he had occasion to show kindness to, or receive kindness from (Luk 10:25-37). IV. Christ's entertainment at Martha's house, the reproof he gave to her for her care about the world, and his commendation of Mary for her care about her soul (Luk 10:38-42).
Open source ↗10:2 The harvest refers to people who need to hear the Good News and be gathered to God’s presence (cp. Isa 27:12). There was urgency to the task, just as crops have to be brought in at the exact time when they are ripe. More workers were needed.
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And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.
Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.
“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard.
But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
Then He said to me, ‘Go! I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’”
And they went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked through them, confirming His word by the signs that accompanied it.
Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.
Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases.
It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch.