Matthew 9:35-38

35Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness.

36When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

37He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few.

38So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.”