^{36 Ref} But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed{TR reads "weary" instead of "harassed"} and scattered, like sheep without a shepherd.

^{37 Ref} Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest indeed is plentiful, but the laborers are few.

^{38 Ref} Pray therefore that the Lord of the harvest will send out laborers into his harvest."