Bible dictionary for children
Great Commission
Great Commission is a later name for Jesus' instruction to make disciples.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Great Commission is a later name for Jesus' instruction to make disciples. The title summarizes a task; it is not a quotation of a heading Jesus spoke.
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What does Jesus ask his followers to teach new disciples?
An example from the Bible
Matthew ends with Jesus sending his followers to make disciples, baptize and teach. Sharing the message includes patient teaching.
Read Matthew 28:19 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: Matthew 28:19
Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
