Matthew 9:35-38

35Jesus continued going around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness.

36When he saw the crowds, he felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dejected, like sheep without a shepherd.

37Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few.

38Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.”