Luke 10:2

Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.

Cross-reference

Luke 9:1 Parallel

Luke 9:1 records an earlier sending of the Twelve — a parallel commissioning to the harvest work commanded here.

Matthew 9:36 shows Jesus' compassion on the crowds, directly preceding the same 'harvest is plentiful' saying — a parallel account.

In 2 Timothy 4:5, Timothy is charged to 'do the work of an evangelist' — the very task Jesus sent workers to do in Luke 10:2.

In 2 Timothy 2:6, the hardworking farmer receives a share of the crops — a direct extension of the harvest metaphor in Luke 10:2.

In 1 Timothy 5:18, Paul applies Jesus' teaching that the worker deserves wages, directly linking to the harvest laborers needed in Luke 10:2.

2 Thessalonians 3:1 urges prayer for the gospel to spread rapidly — directly echoing Jesus' command to pray for harvest workers.

Acts 13:4 Parallel

Acts 13:4 shows Barnabas and Saul sent out—the laborers Jesus urged prayer for are now on mission.

Acts 13:2 Parallel

Acts 13:2 records the Spirit setting apart Barnabas and Saul—a direct answer to Jesus' command to pray for laborers.

Acts 11:19 Parallel

Acts 11:19 continues with scattered believers preaching—laborers in the harvest Jesus called for.

Acts 8:4 Parallel

Acts 8:4 shows scattered believers preaching—the harvest laborers Jesus told disciples to pray for are now active.

Mark 16:20 Parallel

Mark 16:20 shows disciples preaching everywhere—the answer to the prayer for laborers Jesus commanded.

Matthew 9:37 records the identical harvest saying, directly paralleling this verse.

Matthew 9:38 continues the same instruction to pray for harvest workers, a direct match.

Mark 16:15 Parallel

Mark 16:15 commands believers to go proclaim—the very task Jesus says we need laborers for in the harvest.

In Acts 26:15-18, Jesus sends Paul to open eyes and turn from darkness—a fulfillment of the call for workers in the harvest.

John 4:35-38 uses the harvest metaphor for spiritual readiness, though in a different narrative setting.

Acts 22:21 Parallel

In Acts 22:21, Paul's commission to go far to the Gentiles shows a specific worker being sent into the harvest field.

Philippians 2:21 explains why workers are few — people seek their own interests rather than Christ's harvest.

In 2 Timothy 2:6, the hardworking farmer metaphor reinforces the call for laborers in God's harvest, linking labor to reward.

In Numbers 11:29, Moses wishes all God's people were prophets—parallel to Jesus' call for more laborers in the harvest.

Acts 8:40 Parallel

Acts 8:40 shows Philip preaching from town to town, exemplifying the harvest worker principle Jesus commanded.

In 1 Timothy 1:12-14, Paul thanks Christ for appointing him to service—a personal example of a worker sent into the harvest.

1 Thessalonians 2:9 describes Paul's toil and hardship in preaching—a concrete example of the harvest worker's labor Jesus speaks of.

Colossians 1:29 shows Paul's strenuous labor for the gospel—embodying the worker Jesus calls for in the harvest.

Ephesians 4:7–12 Related theme

In Ephesians 4:7-12, Christ gives gifted leaders to equip the saints—the workers God provides for gathering the harvest.

1 Timothy 4:10 Related theme

1 Timothy 4:10 speaks of laboring and striving for the gospel—echoing the harvest workers' mission.

1 Timothy 5:17 Related theme

In 1 Timothy 5:17, elders who preach are worthy of honor — they are the 'workers' Jesus calls for, showing the ongoing need in the church.

1 Thessalonians 5:12 urges acknowledging those who work hard in the Lord—directly relating to the workers Jesus sends into the harvest.