Bible Verses About Missions

"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."

"For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth."

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

"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."

"How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!"

"For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea."

"After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne."

"Ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."

"Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest."

"And in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed."

What does the Bible say about missions?

Missions is not a department of the church—it is the mission of the church. From God's promise to Abraham that all nations would be blessed through him, to Jesus' final command to go into all the world, the Bible is a missionary book from cover to cover. Key King James Version passages include Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 13:47, Psalm 96:3. This page collects 10 KJV verses about missions, each quoted in full.

What is the Great Commission?

The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) is Jesus' final command to His disciples: go into all the world, make disciples of all nations, baptize them, and teach them to obey everything He commanded. It is not a suggestion but a mandate for every generation of believers until Christ returns.

How can I support missions?

You can support missions by praying regularly for missionaries and unreached peoples, giving financially to missions organizations, going on short-term mission trips, welcoming internationals in your community, and raising awareness about global needs. Acts 1:8 suggests concentric circles: start locally (Jerusalem), then go regionally and globally.

Am I called to be a missionary?

Every Christian is called to be a witness (Acts 1:8). Some are called to cross-cultural or overseas missions; most are called to be missionaries in their own community, workplace, or neighborhood. The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) applies to all believers — the mission field begins at your front door.

Are all Christians called to be missionaries?

While not all are called to cross-cultural missions, every believer participates in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). Some go, some send, some pray, some give (Romans 10:14-15). Every Christian is called to make disciples wherever God has placed them.