Bible Verses About Missionary Work

"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."

"How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!"

"As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away."

"Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me."

"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature."

"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."

"Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people."

"Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you."

"Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God."

"Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest."

What does the Bible say about missionary work?

From Abraham's calling to the Great Commission, God's plan has always been global. Missionary work is not a niche calling for the few — it is the heartbeat of God's redemptive mission. Key King James Version passages include Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 10:14-15, Acts 13:2-3. This page collects 10 KJV verses about missionary work, each quoted in full.

What is the Great Commission?

The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) is Jesus' command to His followers to make disciples of all nations, baptizing and teaching them. It is the foundational mandate for all missionary and evangelistic work.

Do you have to go overseas to be a missionary?

No. While some are called to cross-cultural missions abroad, every believer is a missionary in their own context. Acts 1:8 describes a widening circle — starting locally (Jerusalem) and extending to the ends of the earth.