Matthew 28:19-20 · KJV
Matthew 28:19-20
The Great Commission
Matthew 28:19-20 is the Great Commission — Jesus' final command to "go… and teach all nations," baptizing and discipling them, with the promise "lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world."
Matthew 28:19-20 (KJV)
19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20Teaching 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 Matthew 28:19-20 means
Before ascending, Jesus gives His followers their marching orders: "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them… Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you." The mission is global and ongoing — making disciples, not just converts.
It ends with a promise that carries the command: "and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world." His presence is the strength for the task. It is the founding charge of the church's mission.
Key verses
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:”
Matthew 28:19 · KJV — "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations."
“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.”
Matthew 28:20 · KJV — "I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world."
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A prayer from Matthew 28:19-20
Lord, help me take Your Great Commission to heart — to make disciples wherever I go. Thank You that You are with me always, even to the end of the age. Amen.
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Frequently asked
What does Matthew 28:19-20 mean?
Matthew 28:19-20 is the Great Commission — Jesus' final command to "go… and teach all nations," baptizing and discipling them, with the promise "lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world."
What is Matthew 28:19-20 about?
Before ascending, Jesus gives His followers their marching orders: "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them… Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you." The mission is global and ongoing — making disciples, not just converts.
What is the key verse in Matthew 28:19-20?
Matthew 28:19 — “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:”
Is Matthew 28:19-20 in the King James Version?
Yes. The full text of Matthew 28:19-20 on this page is the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.