Matthew · Chapter 28

Matthew 28:19 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

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Read in chapter context · Matthew 28

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WEB · World English Bible

"Go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,"

KJV · King James Version

"Go ye4198 therefore3767, and teach3100 all3956 nations1484, baptizing907 them846 in1519 the name3686 of the Father3962, and2532 of the Son5207, and2532 of the Holy40 Ghost4151: teach: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations"

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses therefore, teach, ghost, christians, while the WEB renders these as spirit. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Matthew 28:19 in Matthew 28

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Matthew 28:19 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Matthew 28. Read the full chapter →

v.17 When they saw him, they bowed down to him, but some doubted.
v.18 Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
v.19 Go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
v.20 teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

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About the Book of Matthew

Testament: New Testament
Genre: Gospel
Author: Matthew (Levi), tax collector turned apostle
Date written: c. 50–70 AD
Audience: Primarily Jewish Christians
Chapters: 28

Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited King in the line of David, structuring his Gospel around five major teaching blocks — most famously the Sermon on the Mount (chapters 5–7). He repeatedly shows how Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecy. The Great Commission (28:18-20) closes the book.

Setting: Written to demonstrate Jesus as Israel's promised Messianic King.

Key themes: kingdom of heaven · fulfillment · discipleship · authority · mission

Read Matthew from the beginning →

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How to memorise Matthew 28:19

Matthew 28:19 contains 24 words in 3 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

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Go

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and make disciples of all nations

AMDOAN
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baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

BTITNO

Frequently asked

FAQ about Matthew 28:19

What does Matthew 28:19 say?

Matthew 28:19 reads: "Go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit," — from the New Testament, Matthew (Gospel). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Matthew 28:19 in?

Matthew 28:19 is in the book of Matthew, traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax collector turned apostle and written around c. 50–70 AD. Matthew is gospel in the New Testament, originally addressed to Primarily Jewish Christians. Best known for the Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes.

What is the difference between Matthew 28:19 in WEB and KJV?

Matthew 28:19 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Go ye4198 therefore3767, and teach3100 all3956 nations1484, baptizing907 them846 in1519 the name3686 of the Father3962, and2532 of the Son5207, and2532 of the Holy40 Ghost4151: teach: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Matthew 28:19?

Matthew 28:19 is 24 words in the WEB translation (118 characters), broken into 3 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 7 seconds.

How can I memorise Matthew 28:19?

To memorise Matthew 28:19, split it into its 3 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Matthew 28:19 matter in Matthew?

How can I apply Matthew 28:19 today?

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