Time after Pentecost · The Holy Trinity (First Sunday after Pentecost) · Year A
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
May 31, 2026
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 on Matthew 28:16-20 Working Preacher
The Lutheran lectionary voice on the commission given in the threefold name.
Matthew 28:16-20 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed reading of the Great Commission and the Trinitarian mystery it opens.
Matthew 28 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse by verse study of the resurrection and the sending of the disciples.
Matthew 28:16 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators gathered on the commission on the mountain.
Matthew 28 Commentary Precept Austin
Detailed study notes and cross references on the chapter.
Barnes' Notes: Matthew 28 StudyLight
A historic verse by verse commentary on the passage.
Background & Word Study
Matthew - Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the Gospel of Matthew.
Gospel of Matthew Overview BibleProject
Animated overview of Matthew that situates the closing commission within the Gospel.
The Messiah BibleProject
Traces the messianic authority the risen Jesus claims over heaven and earth.
Matthew 28:16 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word by word of the baptismal formula in the threefold name.
The Church Fathers
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