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Bible verse
Matthew 28:19-20
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
What it means
Jesus' final command, the Great Commission, to carry the good news to every nation. And with the command comes a promise that changes everything: 'I am with you always.'
Matthew 28:19-20 at a glance
| Reference | Matthew 28:19-20 |
|---|---|
| Book | Matthew |
| Chapter to read it in | Matthew 28 |
| Topic | faith |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Mark 16:15-16
- Acts 2:38-39
- Acts 1:8
- Luke 24:47-48
- Acts 19:3-5
- Isaiah 49:6
- Galatians 3:27
- Acts 10:47-48
- Acts 13:46-47
- Romans 6:3-4
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Matthew 28:19-20?
It is in Matthew, in Matthew 28. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Matthew 28:19-20?
Readers most often set it beside Mark 16:15-16, Acts 2:38-39, Acts 1:8, Luke 24:47-48. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Matthew 28:19-20?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of Matthew 28:19-20 more than we can. We bring you Matthew 28:19-20, faith. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Matthew 28 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Matthew 28:19-20 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
