The Holy Bible Verses

50 Bible Verses About Missions

Explore Bible verses about missions, reflecting on God's call in Matthew 28:19 and other scriptures. Find practical steps to support and engage in missions.

By The Editorial Team

Verses sourced from the World English Bible (public domain). Selection follows our editorial policy. Last reviewed 2026-04-23. See all sources.

Missions in the Bible emphasize the call to spread the Gospel and make disciples of all nations, as highlighted in Matthew 28:19. This mandate encourages believers to share their faith, support missionaries, and engage in service, reflecting God's desire for all people to know Him and experience salvation.

“GoTR and NU add “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 WEB

The call to spread the message of hope and love is timeless. It begins with the command in Genesis 9:7, where God instructs humanity to “Be fruitful and multiply.” This call is more than a directive to fill the earth with people; it’s an invitation to fill the earth with God’s presence and love. Throughout the Bible, we see this theme repeated. In Genesis 26:4, God promises that through Abraham’s offspring, “all the nations of the earth will be blessed,” highlighting the global impact of His covenant.

The mission continues with the Israelites, as seen in Numbers 13:2 and Deuteronomy 1:7, where God sends His people to explore and inhabit new lands. This is not merely about conquest but about bringing God’s light to new places. Joshua 1:16 echoes this sentiment, with the Israelites ready to follow wherever God leads. Central to this mission is the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19: “Go and make disciples of all nations.” This verse encapsulates the heart of missions—sharing the love and teachings of Jesus with all the world.

50 verses

  1. 1

    “Be fruitful and multiply. Increase abundantly in the earth, and multiply in it.””

  2. 2

    “I will multiply your offspringor, seed as the stars of the sky, and will give all these lands to your offspring.or, seed In your offspringor, seed will all the nations of the earth be blessed,”

  3. 3

    ““Send men, that they may spy out the land of Canaan, which I give to the children of Israel. Of every tribe of their fathers, you shall send a man, every one a prince among them.””

  4. 4

    “Turn, and take your journey, and go to the hill country of the Amorites, and to all the places near there, in the Arabah, in the hill country, in the lowland, in the South, by the seashore, in the land of the Canaanites, and in Lebanon, as far as the great river, the river Euphrates.”

  5. 5

    “They answered Joshua, saying, “All that you have commanded us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.”

  6. 6

    “That your way may be known on earth, and your salvation among all nations,”

  7. 7

    “He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, from the River to the ends of the earth.”

  8. 8

    “He sends out his commandment to the earth. His word runs very swiftly.”

  9. 9

    “I heard the Lord’s voice, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am. Send me!””

  10. 10

    ““Go to Bethel, and sin; to Gilgal, and sin more. Bring your sacrifices every morning, your tithes every three days,”

  11. 11

    ““Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the message that I give you.””

  12. 12

    “Jesus went about in all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the Good News of the Kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness among the people.”

  13. 13

    “Jesus went about all the cities and the villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the Good News of the Kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness among the people.”

  14. 14

    “Pray therefore that the Lord of the harvest will send out laborers into his harvest.””

  15. 15

    “Jesus sent these twelve out, and commanded them, saying, “Don’t go among the Gentiles, and don’t enter into any city of the Samaritans.”

  16. 16

    “As you go, preach, saying, ‘The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!’”

  17. 17

    “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers,TR adds “raise the dead,” and cast out demons. Freely you received, so freely give.”

  18. 18

    “He spoke to them many things in parables, saying, “Behold, a farmer went out to sow.”

  19. 19

    “This Good News of the Kingdom will be preached in the whole world for a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come.”

  20. 20

    “When Jesus had finished all these words, he said to his disciples,”

  21. 21

    “GoTR and NU add “therefore” and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,”

  22. 22

    ““Listen! Behold, the farmer went out to sow,”

  23. 24

    “The Good News must first be preached to all the nations.”

  24. 25

    “He said to them, “Go into all the world, and preach the Good News to the whole creation.”

  25. 26

    “They went out, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word by the signs that followed. Amen.”

  26. 27

    ““The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the broken hearted,NU omits “to heal the broken hearted” to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed,”

  27. 28

    “But he said to them, “I must preach the good news of God’s Kingdom to the other cities also. For this reason I have been sent.””

  28. 29

    “Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John the things which you have seen and heard: that the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.”

  29. 30

    “He sent them out to preach God’s Kingdom and to heal the sick.”

  30. 31

    “They departed, and went throughout the villages, preaching the Good News, and healing everywhere.”

  31. 32

    “Now after these things, the Lord also appointed seventy others, and sent them two by two ahead of himliterally, “before his face” into every city and place, where he was about to come.”

  32. 33

    ““The lord said to the servant, ‘Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.”

  33. 34

    ““Go stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.””

  34. 35

    “Therefore those who were scattered abroad went around preaching the word.”

  35. 36

    ““Be it known therefore to you, that the salvation of God is sent to the nations, and they will listen.””

  36. 37

    “preaching God’s Kingdom, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, without hindrance.”

  37. 38

    “And how will they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the Good News of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!”Isaiah 52:7”

  38. 39

    “But I say, didn’t they hear? Yes, most certainly, “Their sound went out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.”Psalm 19:4”

  39. 40

    “and to another workings of miracles; and to another prophecy; and to another discerning of spirits; to another different kinds of languages; and to another the interpretation of languages.”

  40. 41

    “Follow after love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.”

  41. 42

    “The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the Good News beforehand to Abraham, saying, “In you all the nations will be blessed.”Genesis 12:3; 18:18; 22:18”

  42. 43

    “He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherdsor, pastors and teachers;”

  43. 44

    “for indeed you do it toward all the brothers who are in all Macedonia. But we exhort you, brothers, that you abound more and more;”

  44. 46

    “For this, I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.”

  45. 47

    “preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.”

  46. 48

    “But you be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill your ministry.”

  47. 49

    “Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come (in the scroll of the book it is written of me) to do your will, O God.’”Psalm 40:6-8”

  48. 50

    “If anyone is to go into captivity, he will go into captivity. If anyone is to be killed with the sword, he must be killed.TR reads “If anyone leads into captivity, into captivity he goes. If anyone will kill with the sword, he must be killed with a sword.” instead of “If anyone is to go into captivity, he will go into captivity. If anyone is to be killed with the sword, he must be killed.” Here is the endurance and the faith of the saints.”

For your week

Reflect

Consider how God might be calling you to share His love today. Whether near or far, the mission field is all around us. Reflect on Matthew 28:19 and how it applies to your life.

Pray

Heavenly Father, guide our steps as we embrace Your call to missions. Open our hearts to see opportunities to share Your love and grace with those around us. Amen.

Apply

This week, reach out to someone who might need encouragement. Share a kind word or an act of service, reflecting God's love in a practical way.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about missions?

The Bible speaks of missions as a call to spread God's word and love throughout the earth. Genesis 9:7 and Genesis 26:4 highlight the call to multiply and bless the nations. Matthew 28:19 commands us to "go and make disciples of all nations," emphasizing the global scope of this mission. These verses show that missions involve sharing God’s love and truth with all people, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries.

Am I called to missions?

Every believer is called to participate in missions in some way. Matthew 28:19 invites all followers of Christ to make disciples. This doesn’t necessarily mean traveling to distant lands. It can mean sharing your faith and serving in your local community. Consider your unique gifts and how they can be used to spread God’s love. Whether through prayer, support, or direct involvement, every believer has a role in God's mission.

How do I support missions?

Supporting missions can take many forms. You can pray for missionaries, provide financial support, and volunteer your time and skills. Romans 10:14-15 emphasizes the need for support in bringing the Gospel to others. Consider partnering with mission organizations or supporting your church's mission efforts. Your involvement can make a difference in spreading the Gospel, whether locally or globally.

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