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Matthew 28:16-20

The Great Commission

May 23, 2027

Appearance on the Mountain in Galilee (Maestà), Duccio di Buoninsegna
Appearance on the Mountain in Galilee (Maestà), Duccio di Buoninsegna, 1308–1311Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Siena
From the Maestà. The eleven stand on a gold ground on a stylised mountain, and Christ is slightly above them, giving the instruction.Go therefore and make disciples of all nations: this is the commission, painted as a briefing on a hillside.Duccio di BuoninsegnaThe founder of Sienese painting, who kept the gold and the Byzantine patterns while letting real feeling into the faces.Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, SienaThe cathedral's own museum, built into an unfinished nave, where Duccio's Maestà has been kept since it was taken off the altar.Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Siena
Roman Lectionary
GospelMatt. 28:16-20Mt 28:16-20
Second ReadingRom. 8:14-17Rom 8:14-17
First ReadingDeut. 4:32-34, 39-40Dt 4:32-34, 39-40
Responsorial PsalmPs. 33:4-5, 6+9, 18-19, 20+22 (12b)Ps 33:4-5, 6+9, 18-19, 20+22 (12b)

Overview & Insights

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 28:19)

The risen Jesus meets the eleven disciples on a mountain in Galilee and claims all authority in heaven and on earth. He sends them to make disciples of all nations, baptizing in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

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Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 28:16-20 (Holy Trinity)Commentary on Mt 28:16-20 (Holy Trinity) Working Preacher

The lectionary voice on the Great Commission for Trinity Sunday.

Matthew 28 CommentaryMt 28 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik

Verse by verse study of the resurrection and the commission.

Matthew 28:16 CommentariesMt 28:16 Commentaries BibleHub

Classic commentators gathered on the closing scene of Matthew.

Matthew 28 CommentaryMt 28 Commentary Precept Austin

Detailed study notes and cross references on the chapter.

Barnes' Notes: Matthew 28Barnes' Notes: Mt 28 StudyLight

A historic verse by verse commentary on the passage.

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (Year B) Catholic Productions · Brant Pitre

Dr. Brant Pitre explains the Trinity readings and baptism in the triune name.

The Most Holy Trinity, Cycle B (Sunday Connection) Loyola Press · Sunday Connection

A Catholic reflection and background for preaching and faith formation.

Background & Word Study

Gospel of Matthew Overview (Part 1)Gospel of Mt Overview (Part 1) BibleProject

Animated overview of the storyline of Matthew's Gospel.

Matthew 28:16 InterlinearMt 28:16 Interlinear BibleHub

Greek word by word of the commission text.

The Church Fathers

Matthew 28 - CatenaMt 28 - Catena Catena

A chain of patristic comment on Matthew 28 from the Church Fathers.

Sermons & Reflections

Sacred Space Daily Prayer Sacred Space · Irish Jesuits

The Irish Jesuits' prayer companion for praying with the day's Scripture.

Podcast

Bishop Barron: Three Ways of Approaching the Trinity Word on Fire

Bishop Barron preaches this Sunday’s Mass readings, including Matthew 28:16-20.

Art & Music

Matthew 28:16-20 - Art IndexMt 28:16-20 - Art Index Vanderbilt

Curated art in the Christian tradition for the Great Commission.

Study Hub

Trinity Sunday B - The Text This Week Textweek

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