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:

Cross-reference

Matthew 3:16 describes Jesus' baptism with the Spirit descending, prefiguring the Trinitarian formula.

Matthew 3:17 records the Father's voice at Jesus' baptism, showing the Trinity present, echoed in the triune name.

Matthew 26:13 predicts the gospel being proclaimed worldwide — the Great Commission is the command that ensures that proclamation.

Matthew 9:37 highlights the plentiful harvest — the Great Commission later commands laborers to go into that harvest.

Matthew 10:1 records Jesus giving the twelve authority — the Great Commission extends that sending to all nations with disciple-making.

Acts 2:39 Parallel

Acts 2:39 extends the promise to 'all who are far off', reflecting the 'all nations' aspect of the Great Commission.

Mark 16:15 Parallel

Mark 16:15 records the same commission: 'Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.'

Mark 16:16 Parallel

Mark 16:16 adds the outcome of belief and baptism to the commission, linking baptism directly to salvation.

Luke 24:48 Parallel

Luke 24:48 declares the disciples are witnesses—the role that underlies the command to go and make disciples of all nations.

Acts 1:8 Parallel

Acts 1:8 expands the commission with the Holy Spirit's power and a geographic progression, culminating 'to the end of the earth.'

Luke 24:47 Parallel

Luke 24:47 commissions repentance and forgiveness to be proclaimed to all nations—parallel content to making disciples and baptizing.

Acts 9:18 Parallel

Acts 9:18 shows Saul's immediate baptism after conversion, exemplifying the command to baptize new disciples.

Acts 10:47 Parallel

In Acts 10:47, Peter argues Gentiles should be baptized since they have the Spirit, extending the Great Commission to all nations.

In 2 Corinthians 13:14, the Trinitarian benediction mirrors the threefold name in this baptismal command — both invoke Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Acts 13:46 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 13:46 shows Paul turning to Gentiles after Jewish rejection, directly fulfilling the 'all nations' command of the Great Commission.

Acts 13:47 Citation

Acts 13:47 quotes Isaiah about being a light to the Gentiles, echoing the universal scope of the commission to all nations.

Acts 16:15 Parallel

Acts 16 shows household baptisms of Lydia and the jailer, early examples of the command being obeyed.

Acts 28:28 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 28:28 declares salvation sent to the Gentiles, fulfilling the Great Commission's mandate to make disciples of all nations.

Romans 10:18 cites Psalm 19:4 to affirm the gospel's worldwide proclamation, matching the universal reach in the Great Commission.

In Revelation 1:4-6, the greeting comes from the Father, Spirit, and Son — a Trinitarian formula parallel to the baptismal name.

Isaiah 42:1–4 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 42:1-4 prophesies the Servant bringing justice to the nations—a mission the disciples now carry out by making disciples of all nations.

Psalm 98:3 Allusion

In Psalm 98:3, all the ends of the earth have seen God's salvation — the universal scope of the mission Jesus gives in Matthew 28:19.

Psalm 98:2 Parallel

In Psalm 98:2, God reveals His salvation to the nations — the same global proclamation that Matthew 28:19 commands the disciples to carry out.

Psalm 22:28 Parallel

In Psalm 22:28, the Lord's dominion over the nations is declared — the basis for the universal commission in Matthew 28:19.

Isaiah 49:6 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 49:6 declares the Servant a light to the nations so salvation reaches the earth's ends—fulfilled as disciples go to all nations in the commission.

Isaiah 52:10 says all nations will see God's salvation—the Great Commission is the means by which that vision becomes reality.

Psalm 22:27 Prophetic fulfillment

In Psalm 22:27, all nations will worship the Lord — the very global mission Jesus commands in Matthew 28:19 to make disciples of all nations.

Colossians 1:23 states the gospel has been proclaimed to every creature, echoing the global mission of the Great Commission.

Isaiah 66:19 describes survivors sent to declare God's glory among the nations—a direct parallel to the disciples being sent to all nations.

Acts 14:21 Parallel

Acts 14:21 reports Paul and Barnabas making many disciples, directly executing the Great Commission's core command.

Acts 18:8 Parallel

Acts 18:8 records belief and baptism in Corinth, directly echoing the baptizing command of the Great Commission.

Psalm 67:2 Parallel

Psalm 67:2 explicitly prays for God's saving power to be known among all nations — directly foreshadowing the Great Commission's global mission.

Psalm 96:3 Parallel

Psalm 96:3 commands declaring God's glory among the nations — a direct parallel to the Great Commission's call to make disciples of all nations.

Romans 16:26 speaks of the gospel made known to all nations for obedience of faith, aligning with the Great Commission's global reach.

Acts 8:16 Contrast

Acts 8:16 records baptism only in the name of Jesus — contrasting with the full triune formula commanded here.

Zechariah 14:9 prophesies the LORD as king over all the earth — the Great Commission advances that universal reign through making disciples.

Titus 2:11 Parallel

Titus 2:11 declares salvation has appeared 'for all people,' affirming the universal audience of the Great Commission.

Malachi 1:11 foretells God's name being great among the nations — the Great Commission baptizes in that name, fulfilling this prophecy.

Mark 13:10 Parallel

Mark 13:10 declares the gospel must be proclaimed to all nations — a direct parallel to the Great Commission's command to make disciples of all nations.

1 Timothy 2:4 states God desires all people to be saved, providing the theological basis for discipling all nations.

John 5:23 Related theme

John 5:23 commands honoring the Son equally with the Father — the same equality implied in the triune name here.

John 10:30 Related theme

John 10:30 declares the unity of Father and Son — the same unity expressed in the single name of the triune God here.

Ephesians 4:5 explicitly mentions 'one baptism,' referring to the Christian baptism commanded in the Great Commission.

Acts 1:2 Historical context

Acts 1:2 references the commands Jesus gave to the apostles — the same commands including the Great Commission here.

John 14:26 Related theme

John 14:26 introduces the Holy Spirit sent by the Father — the same Spirit named alongside Father and Son in the baptism here.

John 3:5 Related theme

John 3:5 links new birth with water and Spirit — the Great Commission's baptism connects to that regeneration in the triune name.

Galatians 3:27 describes baptism into Christ as putting on Christ, connecting to the baptizing command of the Great Commission.

Romans 6:3 Parallel

Romans 6:3 explains baptism into Christ's death, adding theological depth to the baptism commanded in the Great Commission.

Acts 2:38 Parallel

Acts 2:38 records Peter's call to be baptized in Jesus' name, an early fulfillment of the baptism command in the Great Commission.

John 15:16 Parallel

John 15:16 records Jesus choosing and appointing disciples to bear fruit — parallel to the sending command here to make disciples.

In Ephesians 2:18, access to the Father comes through the Son by the Spirit — the same triune structure found in the baptismal formula.

In 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, the same triune pattern (Spirit, Lord, God) appears in spiritual gifts, reinforcing the threefold name in baptism.

1 Peter 3:21 Related theme

1 Peter 3:21 explains baptism as an appeal to God for a good conscience through resurrection, giving theological depth.

Colossians 1:6 describes the gospel bearing fruit 'in the whole world,' fulfilling the universal reach of the Great Commission.

Romans 3:29 Parallel

Romans 3:29 affirms God as God of Gentiles, supporting the 'all nations' scope of the Great Commission.

Acts 19:3-5 contrasts John's baptism with Christian baptism in Jesus' name, showing the proper practice.

Acts 10:48 Parallel

Acts 10:48 records baptism 'in the name of Jesus Christ', a variant formula of the Trinitarian command.

Acts 8:12-16 shows Samaritans baptized in Jesus' name but receiving the Spirit later, paralleling the commission's baptism with a separate Spirit reception.

Acts 2:41 Parallel

Acts 2:41 describes 3,000 baptized after Peter's sermon, showing the immediate result of obeying the Great Commission's baptism call.

In Genesis 1:26, the plural 'Let us make' hints at the triune Godhead, which is fully expressed in the baptismal name here.

Micah 4:2 Parallel

Micah 4:2 depicts many nations coming to learn God's ways — parallel to the Great Commission's teaching command, but with nations coming rather than going.

Isaiah 66:18 speaks of God gathering all nations and tongues—the commission to disciple all nations echoes this universal gathering purpose.

Isaiah 60:3 Parallel

Isaiah 60:3 foretells nations coming to God's light — parallel theme of nations encountering salvation, though direction differs from going out.

In Numbers 6:27, placing God's name on Israel foreshadows baptism here, where the triune name is put on disciples.

In Numbers 6:24-27, the threefold blessing invokes God's name on Israel, prefiguring the triune name placed on believers in baptism.

In 1 Corinthians 1:13-16, Paul minimizes his own baptizing role, emphasizing baptism in Christ's name over human leaders.

In Isaiah 48:16, the speaker (Messiah) refers to being sent by the Lord God and His Spirit — a triune distinction paralleling the baptismal formula.