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 extends the promise to 'all who are far off', reflecting the 'all nations' aspect of the Great Commission.
Mark 16:15 records the same commission: 'Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.'
Mark 16:16 adds the outcome of belief and baptism to the commission, linking baptism directly to salvation.
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 expands the commission with the Holy Spirit's power and a geographic progression, culminating 'to the end of the earth.'
Luke 24:47 commissions repentance and forgiveness to be proclaimed to all nations—parallel content to making disciples and baptizing.
Acts 9:18 shows Saul's immediate baptism after conversion, exemplifying the command to baptize new disciples.
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 shows Paul turning to Gentiles after Jewish rejection, directly fulfilling the 'all nations' command of the Great Commission.
Acts 13:47 quotes Isaiah about being a light to the Gentiles, echoing the universal scope of the commission to all nations.
Acts 16 shows household baptisms of Lydia and the jailer, early examples of the command being obeyed.
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 prophesies the Servant bringing justice to the nations—a mission the disciples now carry out by making disciples of all nations.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 reports Paul and Barnabas making many disciples, directly executing the Great Commission's core command.
Acts 18:8 records belief and baptism in Corinth, directly echoing the baptizing command of the Great Commission.
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 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 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 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 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 commands honoring the Son equally with the Father — the same equality implied in the triune name here.
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 references the commands Jesus gave to the apostles — the same commands including the Great Commission here.
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 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 explains baptism into Christ's death, adding theological depth to the baptism commanded in the Great Commission.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.