Matthew 28:16-20
New American Standard Bible
The Great Commission
16 But the eleven disciples proceeded (A)to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated to them. 17 And when they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but (B)some [a]were doubtful. 18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “(C)All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. 19 [b](D)Go, therefore, and (E)make disciples of (F)all the nations, (G)baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to [c]follow all that I commanded you; and behold, (H)I am with you [d]always, to (I)the end of the age.”
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- Matthew 28:17 Or hesitated
- Matthew 28:19 Or Having gone (Gr aorist part.)
- Matthew 28:20 Or keep
- Matthew 28:20 Lit all the days
Matthew 28:16-20
The Message
16-17 Meanwhile, the eleven disciples were on their way to Galilee, headed for the mountain Jesus had set for their reunion. The moment they saw him they worshiped him. Some, though, held back, not sure about worship, about risking themselves totally.
18-20 Jesus, undeterred, went right ahead and gave his charge: “God authorized and commanded me to commission you: Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you. I’ll be with you as you do this, day after day after day, right up to the end of the age.”
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