Luke 10:2

Chinese Simplified CUNPSS Script Union (新标点和合本, 神版)

就对他们说：「要收的庄稼多，做工的人少。所以，你们当求庄稼的主打发工人出去收他的庄稼。

这是什么意思？

In Luke 10:2, Jesus tells his disciples that there are many people who need to hear about God (the harvest is great), but not enough people are working to share the message (there aren't enough laborers). He asks them to pray for more workers to help in this important task.

儿童解释

Imagine you're picking apples from a big tree. There's lots of fruit, but only a few people to pick it. Jesus is saying there are lots of people who need to hear about God, but not enough helpers to share the news. He wants us to ask for more helpers!

历史背景

This verse comes from Luke’s Gospel, written around 80-100 AD. Luke was a Greek physician and one of Paul's companions. He wrote his gospel for Gentile (non-Jewish) Christians, emphasizing Jesus as the savior of all people.

今日应用

Today, imagine you're part of a team organizing a community event to help local families in need. There are many families who could benefit from your help, but your team is small. You realize you need more volunteers to make this happen and decide to ask others to join your effort.

主题

• prayer
• evangelism
• service
• community
• faith
• mission

相关经文

• Matthew 9:38
• Mark 4:26-29
• Ephesians 4:11-13
• Revelation 14:15
• Hosea 6:11

常见问题

Why did Jesus use the word 'harvest' in this context?

Jesus used 'harvest' as a metaphor, indicating that people are ripe for hearing the gospel message and turning towards God.

How can we pray more effectively according to Luke 10:2?

Praying effectively involves asking specifically for more workers who are dedicated to sharing the gospel. It also means being open to becoming one of those laborers ourselves.

What does it mean to be a 'laborer' in this verse?

Being a laborer here refers to someone actively involved in spreading God's message, like sharing the gospel and helping others come closer to Christ.

How can communities apply Luke 10:2 practically?

Communities can apply this verse by organizing events or groups aimed at reaching out to those who may not know about Jesus. They can also pray for more people to join these efforts and volunteer their time.