Matthew 9:35-37

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The Harvest Is Great^(A)

³⁵ Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, ·preaching [proclaiming] the ·Good News [Gospel] about the kingdom, and healing all kinds of diseases and sicknesses. ³⁶ When he saw the crowds, he ·felt sorry [had compassion] for them because they were ·hurting [distressed; confused; harassed] and ·helpless [discouraged; dejected], like sheep without a shepherd. ³⁷ Jesus said to his ·followers [disciples], “·There are many people to harvest [^LThe harvest is great/large] but ·there are only a few workers [the workers/laborers are few].