Pentecost Season · Year A
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 14, 2026
Overview & Insights
“‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest.’” (Matthew 9:37–38)
In the second major Matthean discourse Jesus calls the Twelve to lead in mission to Israel, following his model as an authentic shepherd of God’s people despite persecution.
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Commentary
Commentary on Matthew 9:35-10:8 Working Preacher
Lectionary commentary on the compassion of Jesus and the sending of the Twelve.
Matthew 10 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse-by-verse notes on the commissioning and mission of the apostles.
Matthew 9:36 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentaries gathered for the shepherdless crowds and the plentiful harvest.
Matthew 10 Commentary Precept Austin
Collected commentary and sermon resources on the sending of the Twelve.
The Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A Catholic Productions · Brant Pitre
Brant Pitre's video walk through all of this Sunday's Mass readings, including the Gospel.
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time A: Sunday Connection Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
Catholic reflection and discussion questions gathering the day's readings.
Matthew 9:36-10:8 Enduring Word · David Guzik
An accessible verse-by-verse commentary, widely used across evangelical churches.
Background & Word Study
Matthew 9:36 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek text with parsing for compassion, harvest, laborers, and apostle.
Overview: Gospel of Matthew BibleProject
Animated overview of Matthew, including the mission discourse of chapter 10.
Messiah BibleProject
Background on Jesus as the shepherd-king who commissions others to extend his mission.
Enter the Bible: Matthew Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary's introduction to the Gospel of Matthew (background only).
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What happens here?
Seeing the crowds harassed and helpless, Jesus is moved with compassion and, calling the twelve, gives them authority and sends them out to proclaim the kingdom and heal (Matthew 9:35–10:8).
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