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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/matthew/28.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/matthew/28.htm">New International Version</a> 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, <a href="/nlt/matthew/28.htm">New Living Translation</a> Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. <a href="/esv/matthew/28.htm">English Standard Version</a> Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, <a href="/bsb/matthew/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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, <a href="/blb/matthew/28.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore having gone, disciple all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, <a href="/kjv/matthew/28.htm">King James Bible</a> Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: <a href="/nkjv/matthew/28.htm">New King James Version</a> Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, <a href="/nasb_/matthew/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, <a href="/nasb/matthew/28.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, <a href="/nasb77/matthew/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, <a href="/lsb/matthew/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, <a href="/amp/matthew/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations [help the people to learn of Me, believe in Me, and obey My words], baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, <a href="/csb/matthew/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, <a href="/hcsb/matthew/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, <a href="/asv/matthew/28.htm">American Standard Version</a> Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit: <a href="/cev/matthew/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples. Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, <a href="/erv/matthew/28.htm">English Revised Version</a> Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost: <a href="/gwt/matthew/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So wherever you go, make disciples of all nations: Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/gnt/matthew/28.htm">Good News Translation</a> Go, then, to all peoples everywhere and make them my disciples: baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, <a href="/isv/matthew/28.htm">International Standard Version</a> Therefore, as you go, disciple people in all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, <a href="/msb/matthew/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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, <a href="/net/matthew/28.htm">NET Bible</a> Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, <a href="/nheb/matthew/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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, <a href="/wbt/matthew/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/wey/matthew/28.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations; baptize them into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit; <a href="/web/matthew/28.htm">World English Bible</a> Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> having gone, then, disciple all the nations, immersing them into the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, <a href="/blb/matthew/28.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore having gone, disciple all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, <a href="/ylt/matthew/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> having gone, then, disciple all the nations, (baptizing them -- to the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, <a href="/slt/matthew/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Therefore, having gone, disciple all nations; immersing them into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Going therefore, teach ye all nations; baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, go forth and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, <a href="/nabre/matthew/28.htm">New American Bible</a> Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Go, therefore, and convert all nations; and baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/28.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “Therefore go disciple all the nations and baptize them in the name of The Father and The Son and The Spirit of Holiness.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/28.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Go, therefore, make disciples of all nations, immersing them (the disciples) into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit; <a href="/godbey/matthew/28.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>Going, disciple all nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost:<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/28.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Go therefore, make disciples among all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: <a href="/mace/matthew/28.htm">Mace New Testament</a> go and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy ghost: <a href="/wey/matthew/28.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations; baptize them into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit; <a href="/worrell/matthew/28.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>going, therefore, disciple ye all the nations, immersing them into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit;<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/28.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>Go ye therefore and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son,<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/28-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=9233" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/28.htm">The Great Commission</a> …18Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. 19<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">Therefore</a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: poreuthentes (V-APP-NMP) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">go and</a> <a href="/greek/3100.htm" title="3100: mathēteusate (V-AMA-2P) -- From mathetes; intransitively, to become a pupil; transitively, to disciple, i.e. Enrol as scholar.">make disciples</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-ANP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">of all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1484.htm" title="1484: ethnē (N-ANP) -- Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.">nations,</a> <a href="/greek/907.htm" title="907: baptizontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. ">baptizing</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onoma (N-ANS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">name</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: Patros (N-GMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">Father,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: Huiou (N-GMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: Hagiou (Adj-GNS) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">Holy</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneumatos (N-GNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit,</a> 20and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/mark/16-15.htm">Mark 16:15</a> And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. <a href="/john/20-21.htm">John 20:21</a> Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.” <a href="/luke/24-47.htm">Luke 24:47</a> and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. <a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38</a> Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/romans/1-5.htm">Romans 1:5</a> Through Him and on behalf of His name, we received grace and apostleship to call all those among the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith. <a href="/galatians/3-27.htm">Galatians 3:27</a> For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-13.htm">1 Corinthians 12:13</a> For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. <a href="/colossians/1-28.htm">Colossians 1:28</a> We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-20.htm">2 Corinthians 5:20</a> Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God. <a href="/ephesians/3-6.htm">Ephesians 3:6</a> This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus. <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9</a> After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. <a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a> I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a> He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Go you therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:ye therefore.<a href="/psalms/22-27.htm">Psalm 22:27,28</a> All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee… <a href="/psalms/98-2.htm">Psalm 98:2,3</a> The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen… <a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1-4</a> Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles… teach all nations.<a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38,39,41</a> Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost… <a href="/acts/8-12.htm">Acts 8:12-16,36-38</a> But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women… <a href="/acts/9-18.htm">Acts 9:18</a> And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.the name.<a href="/matthew/3-16.htm">Matthew 3:16,17</a> And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: … <a href="/genesis/1-26.htm">Genesis 1:26</a> And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.<a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-27</a> The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/3-23.htm">Baptising</a> <a href="/matthew/21-25.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/matthew/3-11.htm">Baptize</a> <a href="/matthew/3-11.htm">Baptizing</a> <a href="/matthew/27-57.htm">Disciple</a> <a href="/matthew/28-16.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/matthew/27-50.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/matthew/27-53.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/matthew/25-32.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/matthew/27-50.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/matthew/22-16.htm">Teach</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/1-28.htm">Baptising</a> <a href="/mark/1-4.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/mark/1-4.htm">Baptize</a> <a href="/mark/1-4.htm">Baptizing</a> <a href="/luke/6-40.htm">Disciple</a> <a href="/mark/2-15.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/mark/1-8.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/mark/1-8.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/mark/10-33.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/mark/1-8.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Teach</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 28</div>1. <a href="/matthew/28-1.htm">Christ's resurrection is declared by an angel to the women.</a> 9. <a href="/matthew/28-9.htm">He himself appears unto them.</a> 11. <a href="/matthew/28-11.htm">The chief priests pay the soldiers to say that he was stolen out of his tomb.</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/28-16.htm">Christ appears to his disciples,</a> 18. <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">and sends them to baptize and teach all nations.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The term "go" implies action and movement, suggesting that the disciples are to actively engage in spreading the message. This echoes the call of Abraham in <a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1</a>, where he is told to leave his country and go to a land God will show him, emphasizing obedience and faith.and make disciples The focus is on making disciples, not just converts. This involves teaching and nurturing believers to grow in their faith. The process of discipleship is seen throughout the New Testament, particularly in the relationship between Paul and Timothy (<a href="/2_timothy/2-2.htm">2 Timothy 2:2</a>). It reflects the rabbinic tradition where a teacher would mentor students, emphasizing learning and imitation.of all nations This phrase expands the mission beyond the Jewish people to include Gentiles, fulfilling the promise to Abraham that all nations would be blessed through him (<a href="/genesis/22-18.htm">Genesis 22:18</a>). It underscores the universal scope of the Gospel, breaking cultural and ethnic barriers, as seen in the early church's outreach in <a href="/acts/10.htm">Acts 10</a> with Cornelius, a Gentile.baptizing them Baptism is a public declaration of faith and an initiation into the Christian community. It symbolizes purification and the believer's identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus (<a href="/romans/6-3.htm">Romans 6:3-4</a>). The practice of baptism has roots in Jewish purification rituals but is given new meaning in the context of the New Covenant.in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit This Trinitarian formula highlights the unity and distinct roles of the Godhead in the work of salvation. It affirms the deity of Christ and the Holy Spirit, aligning with passages like <a href="/john/1.htm">John 1:1-14</a> and <a href="/acts/5-3.htm">Acts 5:3-4</a>. The use of "name" in the singular emphasizes the oneness of God, while acknowledging the three persons, a mystery central to Christian doctrine.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The risen Lord who gives the Great Commission to His disciples, emphasizing His authority and the mission of the Church. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' command, representing all believers tasked with spreading the Gospel. 3. <a href="/topical/a/all_nations.htm">All Nations</a> Refers to the global scope of the mission, indicating that the Gospel is for every ethnic group and culture. 4. <a href="/topical/b/baptism.htm">Baptism</a> A sacrament and public declaration of faith, symbolizing the believer's identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_trinity.htm">The Trinity</a> The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, highlighting the unity and distinct roles within the Godhead in the process of salvation and discipleship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_authority_of_christ.htm">The Authority of Christ</a> Recognize that Jesus' command to make disciples is based on His authority over heaven and earth. This authority empowers and obligates believers to obey. <a href="/topical/t/the_scope_of_the_mission.htm">The Scope of the Mission</a> Understand that the mission is global. Every believer is called to participate in spreading the Gospel, whether locally or internationally. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_baptism.htm">The Role of Baptism</a> Emphasize the importance of baptism as an outward sign of an inward change, a step of obedience in the discipleship process. <a href="/topical/t/the_trinity_in_discipleship.htm">The Trinity in Discipleship</a> Acknowledge the involvement of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in the salvation and growth of believers, ensuring a holistic approach to discipleship. <a href="/topical/e/empowerment_by_the_holy_spirit.htm">Empowerment by the Holy Spirit</a> Depend on the Holy Spirit for guidance, strength, and wisdom in fulfilling the Great Commission, as human effort alone is insufficient.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/28.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) Teach all nations.--Better, make disciples of all the heathen. The Greek verb is the same as that which is rendered "instructed" in <a href="/matthew/13-52.htm" title="Then said he to them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed to the kingdom of heaven is like to a man that is an householder, which brings forth out of his treasure things new and old.">Matthew 13:52</a>, and is formed from the noun for "disciple." The words recognise the principle of a succession in the apostolic office. The disciples, having learnt fully what their Master, their Rabbi, had to teach them, were now to become in their turn, as scribes of the kingdom of heaven, the teachers of others. It is, to say the least, suggestive that in this solemn commission, stress should be laid on the teaching, rather than on what is known as the sacerdotal element, of the Christian ministry; but the inference that that element is altogether excluded requires to be balanced by a careful study of the words of <a href="/john/20-23.htm" title="Whose soever sins you remit, they are remitted to them; and whose soever sins you retain, they are retained.">John 20:23</a>, which seem at first sight to point in an opposite direction. (See Note on <a href="/john/20-23.htm" title="Whose soever sins you remit, they are remitted to them; and whose soever sins you retain, they are retained.">John 20:23</a>.)The words rendered "all nations" are the same as those in <a href="/matthew/25-32.htm" title="And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats:">Matthew 25:32</a>. and, as commonly used by the Jews, would point to the Gentile nations of the world, as distinguished from the people of Israel. They are therefore an emphatic expansion of the commission given in <a href="/matthew/10-5.htm" title="These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter you not:">Matthew 10:5</a>. And it is every way interesting that this full declaration of the universality of the Gospel should be specially recorded in the Gospel written, as we see throughout, specially for Jews. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - Go ye therefore (οϋν). The illative particle is perhaps spurious, but it is implied by what has preceded. It is because Jesus has plenary authority, and can delegate power to whom he will, that he confers the following commission. He is addressing the eleven apostles, of whom alone St. Matthew makes mention (ver. 16); but as they personally could not execute the grand commission in all its extent and duration, he lays his commands upon their representatives and successors in all ages. They were to go forth, and carry the gospel throughout the world. Doubtless herein is implied the duty of all Christians to be in some sense missionaries, to use their utmost efforts to spread abroad the knowledge of Christ, and to make men obedient to his Law. The propagation of the gospel is a work for all in their several spheres. Teach; docete (Vulgate). These are unfortunate renderings of the verb μαθητεύσατε, which means, "make disciples." Teaching is expressed in ver. 20, as one of the elements or components of full discipleship. The imperative aorist μαθητεύσατε is, as it were, decomposed by the two following present participles, "baptizing" and "teaching." In the case of infants the process is exactly what is here represented; they are admitted into the Christian society by baptism, and then instructed in faith and duty. Adults have to be instructed before baptism; but they form a small minority in most Christian communities, where, generally, infant baptism is the rule, and would be regarded rather as exceptions. Teaching alone is not stated by the Lord to be the only thing necessary to convert an unbeliever into a Christian; this is effected by the grace of God applied as Christ proceeds to explain. All nations (πάντα τὰ ἔθνη αλλ τηε νατιονσ). The apostles were no longer to go only to "the lost sheep of the house of Israel" (<a href="/matthew/10-6.htm">Matthew 10:6</a>); they were to Christianize all the nations of the world, Jew and Gentile alike. The gospel is adapted to all the varying minds and habits of men, barbarous and civilized, near and remote, ignorant or cultivated; and it is the duty and privilege of Christ's ministers to make it known and acceptable in all quarters of the globe. Baptizing them; i.e. individuals of all the nations. The present participle denotes the mode of initiation into discipleship. Make them disciples by baptizing them. Christ thus explains his mysterious announcement to Nicodemus (<a href="/john/3-5.htm">John 3:5</a>), "Except a man be born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." To the disciples the notion of baptism was no new thing. As a rite typifying the cleansing of the heart and the purpose of leading a new life, it had been long practised in the case of proselytes to the Jewish faith; they had seen it employed by John the Baptist (<a href="/matthew/3-6.htm">Matthew 3:6</a>), and had used it themselves (<a href="/john/4-1.htm">John 4:1, 2</a>). Christ adopts the old rite, gives it a new solemnity, a most sacred formula of administration, a new meaning, new spiritual effects. The persons to whom and in whose presence he spoke would understand his injunction as applicable to all who were capable of its reception, children and adults, the subjects of the initiatory ceremony of proselytism. There was no need of closer specification. Or, if any such instruction was needed, the rules concerning circumcision would be a sufficient guide. In (εἰς, into) the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Our version follows the Vulgate, in nomine, which does not give the right force to the expression. The phrase does not mean merely invoking the Name, under the sanction of the great Name, but something more than this. It signifies into the power and influence of the Holy Trinity, into faith in the three Persons of God, and the duties and privileges consequent on that faith, into the family of God and obedience unto its Head. The "into" shows the end and aim of the consecration of baptism. The "Name" of God is that by which he is known to us - that which connotes his being and his attributes, that by which there exists a conscious connection between God and ourselves (comp. <a href="/matthew/18-20.htm">Matthew 18:20</a>). So being baptized into the Name of God implies being placed in subjection to and communion with God himself, admitted into covenant with him. It is to be observed that the term is "name," not "names," thus denoting the unity of the Godhead in the trinity of Persons. The Lord's words have always been taken as the formula of baptism, and have in all ages been used in its administration. The three Divine Persons were revealed at the baptism of Jesus (<a href="/matthew/3-16.htm">Matthew 3:16, 17</a>); they are invoked at every Christian baptism. It is true that we read, in the early Church, of persons being baptized "in the Name of the Lord Jesus," and "in the Name of the Lord" (<a href="/acts/8-16.htm">Acts 8:16</a>; <a href="/acts/10-48.htm">Acts 10:48</a>); but this expression by no means assumes that the names of the other Divine Persons were not used; it denotes that the converts were admitted into the religion which Jesus instituted, in fact, were made Christians. The above formula has from primitive times been considered indispensable for the valid administration of this sacrament (see 'Apost. Can.,' 41; Tertull., 'De Bapt.,' 13; Justin Martyr, 'Apol.,' 1:79). "From this sacred form of baptism," says Bishop Pearson, "did the Church derive the rule of faith, requiring the profession of belief in the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, before they could be baptized in their Name" ('On the Creed,' art. 1.). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/28-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Therefore οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. go [and] πορευθέντες (poreuthentes) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> To travel, journey, go, die. make disciples of μαθητεύσατε (mathēteusate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3100.htm">Strong's 3100: </a> From mathetes; intransitively, to become a pupil; transitively, to disciple, i.e. Enrol as scholar. all πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. nations, ἔθνη (ethnē) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1484.htm">Strong's 1484: </a> Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. baptizing βαπτίζοντες (baptizontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_907.htm">Strong's 907: </a> Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. them αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. in εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. name ὄνομα (onoma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Father, Πατρὸς (Patros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Son, Υἱοῦ (Huiou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Holy Ἁγίου (Hagiou) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. Spirit, Πνεύματος (Pneumatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all (Matt. 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