Matthew 28:16-20·~1 min

The Great Commission

The eleven go to the mountain Jesus appointed in Galilee, where they see him, worship him, and still some doubt.

M¹⁶eanwhile, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain Jesus had designated. ¹⁷When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.

Jesus declares that all authority belongs to him in heaven and on earth, sends them to make disciples of all nations by baptizing and teaching, and promises to be with them always to the end of the age.

¹⁸Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. ¹⁹Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 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.”

Section summaryThe eleven go to the mountain in Galilee and worship Jesus, though some doubt. Jesus declares that all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to him, then sends them to make disciples of all nations, baptize them into the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, teach obedience, and trust his continuing presence.

Role in the chapterThis final movement moves from encounter to commission and gives the chapter its closing horizon: authority, mission, obedience, and presence.