Pentecost Season · Proper 6 · Year A
Matthew 9:35-10:8, (9-23)
The Workers Are Few
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 Jesus' compassion and the commissioning of the Twelve.
Matthew 10 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse-by-verse notes on the naming and sending of the twelve apostles.
Matthew 9:35 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentaries collected for the harvest and the shepherdless crowds.
Matthew 10 Commentary Precept Austin
Precept Austin's commentary and sermon resources on the mission discourse.
Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-23) Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed sermon commentary on being called and sent with the same specificity as the first disciples.
Matthew 9:35-10:8 Enduring Word · David Guzik
An accessible verse-by-verse commentary, widely used across evangelical churches.
Background & Word Study
Matthew 9:35 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek text with parsing for compassion, harvest, and apostle.
Overview: Gospel of Matthew BibleProject
Animated overview of Matthew's structure and its five teaching discourses.
The Messiah BibleProject
Background on the kingdom the disciples are sent to proclaim.
Enter the Bible: Matthew Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary's introduction to the Gospel of Matthew (background only).
The Church Fathers
Worship & Prayers
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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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