missionary work
What does the Bible say about missionary work? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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15And he said to them: “Go forth to the whole world and preach the Gospel to every creature.
19Therefore, go forth and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all that I have ever commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, even to the consummation of the age.”
4Yet truly, we will be continually in prayer and in the ministry of the Word.”
12Let no one despise your youth, but be an example among the faithful in word, in behavior, in charity, in faith, in chastity.
8But you shall receive the power of the Holy Spirit, passing over you, and you shall be witnesses for me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the ends of the earth.”
3Announce his glory among the Gentiles, his miracles among all peoples.
14Then in what way will those who have not believed in him call upon him? Or in what way will those who have not heard of him believe in him? And in what way will they hear of him without preaching?
15But sanctify Christ the Lord in your hearts, being always ready to give an explanation to all who ask you the reason for that hope which is in you.
15And he said to them: “Go forth to the whole world and preach the Gospel to every creature. 16Whoever will have believed and been baptized will be saved. Yet truly, whoever will not have believed will be condemned.
10Just as each of you has received grace, minister in the same way to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
6Be anxious about nothing. But in all things, with prayer and supplication, with acts of thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God. 7And so shall the peace of God, which exceeds all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.