New Testament · SCRIPTURE
Matthew 9:36
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When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
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¶ But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.
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But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them because they were harassed and scattered, like sheep without a shepherd.
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ASVAmerican Standard Version
But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were distressed and scattered, as sheep not having a shepherd.
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And having seen the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were wearied and cast away, as sheep not having a shepherd.
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Matthew 9
34 But the Pharisees said, “It is by the prince of demons that He drives out demons.”
35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness.
36 When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
37 Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.
38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.”
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