³⁶ When he saw the crowds, he ·felt sorry [had compassion] for them because they were ·hurting [distressed; confused; harassed] and ·helpless [discouraged; dejected], like sheep without a shepherd. ³⁷ Jesus said to his ·followers [disciples], “·There are many people to harvest [^LThe harvest is great/large] but ·there are only a few workers [the workers/laborers are few]. ³⁸ So pray to the Lord ·who owns [who is in charge of; ^Lof] the harvest, that he will send more ·workers [laborers] ·to gather [^Linto] his harvest.”