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Matthew 28:19-20

Matthew 28 :19 -20

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

— NIV
Speaker: Jesus

Context

The Great Commission—Jesus' final instructions to his disciples before ascending.

Matthew 28:19-20

The Great Commission—Jesus’ final command to his disciples, foundational to Christian mission and practice.

The Commission

Jesus commands his followers to:

  1. Go to all nations
  2. Make disciples (not just converts)
  3. Baptize in the triune name
  4. Teach obedience to his commands

Trinitarian Formula

This is one of the clearest New Testament expressions of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—as the name (singular) in which believers are baptized.

In Christian Tradition

This verse is foundational for:

  • Mission: The mandate to spread the Gospel worldwide
  • Baptism: The practice of baptizing new believers
  • Doctrine: The Trinity as central to Christian faith
  • Assurance: Christ’s promise to be present with his church

Interfaith Significance

This verse highlights key differences:

  • Judaism does not accept Jesus as Messiah or the Trinity
  • Islam honors Jesus (Isa) as a prophet but rejects the Trinity and his divinity

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