Great Commission

thumb|The Great Commission, stained glass window, Cathedral Parish of Saint Patrick in El Paso, Texas In Christianity, the Great Commission is the instruction of the resurrected Jesus Christ to his disciples to spread the gospel to all the nations of the world. The Great Commission is outlined in Matthew 28:16–20, where on a mountain in Galilee Jesus calls on his followers to make disciples of and baptize all nations in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Quotes about Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 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. Gospel of Matthew 28:16-20 KJV. See also Resurrection of Jesus Commissioning of the Twelve Apostles Coming Persecutions Real presence of Christ in the Eucharist (I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world) External links Category:Episodes of the life of Jesus