Make Disciples
THE PURPOSE:
Rom 15:6 so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1Cor.10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God RVR Si, pues, coméis o bebéis, o hacéis otra cosa, hacedlo todo para la gloria de Dios. VP - En todo caso, lo mismo si comen, que si beben, que si hacen cualquier otra cosa, háganlo todo para la gloria de Dios
John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
2:11 This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him.
17:1 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven & prayed: Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 4 I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. 5 And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began. 10 All I have is yours, and all you have is mine. And glory has come to me through them. 22 I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one 24 Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am & to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world
Num 14:21.. as surely as I live and as surely as the glory of the Lord fills the whole earth
1 Chron 29:11 Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all.
Ps 57:5,11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
Ps 72:19 Praise be to his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory.
Ps 108:5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, and let your glory be over all the earth.
Isa 6:3 And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.”
Hab 2:14 For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. (RVR)Porque la tierra será llena del conocimiento de la gloria de Jehová, como las aguas cubren el mar
Hab 3:3 ….His glory covered the heavens and his praise filled the earth.
Matt 24:30 At that X the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky & all the nations of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky, with power and great glory
Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”
Rev 5:13 Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, singing: “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!”
THE COMMAND: make disciples
Matthew 28:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” RVR - Y Jesús se acercó y les habló diciendo: Toda potestad me es dada en el cielo y en la tierra. 19 Por tanto, id, y haced discípulos a todas las naciones, bautizándolos en el nombre del Padre, y del Hijo, y del Espíritu Santo; 20 enseñándoles que guarden todas las cosas que os he mandado; y he aquí yo estoy con vosotros todos los días, hasta el fin del mundo. Amén. VP - Jesús se acercó a ellos y les dijo: Dios me ha dado toda autoridad en el cielo y en la tierra 19 Vayan, pues, a las gentes de todas las naciones, y háganlas mis discípulos; bautícenlas en el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo, 20 y enséñenles a obedecer todo lo que les he mandado a ustedes. Por mi parte, yo estaré con ustedes todos los días, hasta el fin del mundo.
John 4:1 Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John 2 (although Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His disciples were) RVR - Cuando, pues, el Señor entendió que los fariseos habían oído decir: Jesús hace y bautiza más discípulos que Juan. VP – Los fariseos se enteraron de que Jesús hacía más discípulos y bautizaba más que Juan
Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (RVR) pero recibiréis poder, cuando haya venido sobre vosotros el Espíritu Santo, y me seréis testigos en Jerusalén, en toda Judea, en Samaria, y hasta lo último de la tierra. (VP) pero cuando el Espíritu Santo venga sobre ustedes, recibirán poder y saldrán a dar testimonio de mí, en Jerusalén, en toda la región de Judea y de Samaria, y hasta en las partes más lejanas de la tierra.
What is a “Disciple”:
Mathēté̄s means more in the NT than a mere “learner or pupil”.
An adherent who accepts the instruction given to him and makes it his rule of conduct
Acts 11:26 and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called
Christians first at Antioch.
Lk 6:13 [genuine & false disciples] And when day came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also named as apostles: (RVR) Y cuando era de día, llamó a sus discípulos, y escogió a doce de ellos, a los cuales también llamó apóstoles: (VP) Cuando se hizo de día, llamó a sus discípulos, y escogió a doce de ellos, a quienes llamó apóstoles
John 6:66 As a result of this many of His disciples withdrew and were not walking with Him anymore. (RVR) Desde entonces muchos de sus discípulos volvieron atrás, y ya no andaban con él. (VP) Desde entonces, muchos de los que habían seguido a Jesús lo dejaron, y ya no andaban con él.
2Tim.4:10 for Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me & has gone to Thess
John 19:38 After these things Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but a secret one for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate granted permission. So he came and took away His body. (RVR) Después de todo esto, José de Arimatea, que era discípulo de Jesús, pero secretamente por miedo de los judíos, rogó a Pilato que le permitiese llevarse el cuerpo de Jesús; y Pilato se lo concedió. Entonces vino, y se llevó el cuerpo de Jesús. (VP) Después de esto, José, el de Arimatea, pidió permiso a Pilato para llevarse el cuerpo de Jesús. José era discípulo de Jesús, aunque en secreto por miedo a las autoridades judías. Pilato le dio permiso, y José fue y se llevó el cuerpo.
Mark 2:18 John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting; and they came and said to Him, “Why do John’s disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but Your disciples do not fast?” (RVR) Y los discípulos de Juan y los de los fariseos ayunaban; y vinieron, y le dijeron: ¿Por qué los discípulos de Juan y los de los fariseos ayunan, y tus discípulos no ayunan? (VP) Una vez estaban ayunando los seguidores de Juan el Bautista y los fariseos, y algunas personas fueron a Jesús y le preguntaron: —Los seguidores de Juan y los de los fariseos ayunan: ¿por qué no ayunan tus discípulos?
Acts 9:26 When he came to Jerusalem, he was trying to associate with the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.
Other Terminology for a “disciple”:
Ephesians 4:12-13 to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. (RVR) a fin de perfeccionar a los santos para la obra del ministerio, para la edificación del cuerpo de Cristo, 13 hasta que todos lleguemos a la unidad de la fe y del conocimiento del Hijo de Dios, a un varón perfecto, a la medida de la estatura de la plenitud de Cristo; (VP) Así preparó a los del pueblo santo para un trabajo de servicio, para la edificación del cuerpo de Cristo 13 hasta que todos lleguemos a estar unidos por la fe y el conocimiento del Hijo de Dios, y alcancemos la edad adulta, que corresponde a la plena madurez de Cristo
1 Cor 3:1-4 Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly—mere infants in Christ. 2 I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready. 3 You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere men? 4 For when one says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not mere men? (RVR) De manera que yo, hermanos, no pude hablaros como a espirituales, sino como a carnales, como a niños en Cristo. 2 Os di a beber leche, y no vianda; porque aún no erais capaces, ni sois capaces todavía, 3 porque aún sois carnales; pues habiendo entre vosotros celos, contiendas y disensiones, ¿no sois carnales, y andáis como hombres? 4 Porque diciendo el uno: Yo ciertamente soy de Pablo; y el otro: Yo soy de Apolos, ¿no sois carnales? (VP) Yo, hermanos, no pude hablarles entonces como a gente madura espiritualmente, sino como a personas débiles, como a niños en cuanto a las cosas de Cristo. 2 Les di una enseñanza sencilla, igual que a un niño de pecho se le da leche en vez de alimento sólido, porque ustedes todavía no podían digerir la comida fuerte. ¡Y ni siquiera pueden digerirla ahora, 3 porque todavía son débiles! Mientras haya entre ustedes envidias y discordias, es que todavía son débiles y actúan con criterios puramente humanos. 4 Porque cuando uno afirma: “Yo soy de Pablo”, y otro: “Yo soy de Apolo”, están manteniendo criterios puramente humanos
We are commanded to make Disciples ….….that strive to be like their Master
Matthew 10:24-25 “A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master. 25 “It is enough for the disciple that he become like his teacher, and the slave like his master. If they have called the head of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign the members of his household! (RVR) El discípulo no es más que su maestro, ni el siervo más que su señor. 25 Bástale al discípulo ser como su maestro, y al siervo como su señor. Si al padre de familia llamaron Beelzebú, ¿cuánto más a los de su casa? (VP) “Ningún discípulo es más que su maestro, y ningún criado es más que su amo. 25 El discípulo debe conformarse con llegar a ser como su maestro, y el criado como su amo. Si al jefe de la casa lo llaman Beelzebú, ¿qué dirán de los de su familia?
1 John 2:6 Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did (RVR) El que dice que permanece en él, debe andar como él anduvo. (VP) El que dice que está unido a Dios, debe vivir como vivió Jesucristo
We are commanded to make Disciples……… that deny themselves and carry their cross daily
Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. (RVR) Y decía a todos: Si alguno quiere venir en pos de mí, niéguese a sí mismo, tome su cruz cada día, y sígame. (VP) Después les dijo a todos: —Si alguno quiere ser discípulo mío, olvídese de sí mismo, cargue con su cruz cada día y sígame.
Luke 14:27 And anyone who does not carry his [own - NASB] cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. (RVR) Y el que no lleva su cruz y viene en pos de mí, no puede ser mi discípulo. (VP) Y el que no toma su propia cruz y me sigue, no puede ser mi discípulo.
We are commanded to make Disciples ……..that love Jesus more than their family or own life
Luke 14:26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple. (RVR) Si alguno viene a mí, y no aborrece a su padre, y madre, y mujer, e hijos, y hermanos, y hermanas, y aun también su propia vida, no puede ser mi discípulo. (VP) Y el que no toma su propia cruz y me sigue, no puede ser mi discípulo.
We are commanded to make Disciples ………that surrenders all possessions to Jesus
Luke 14:33 “So then, none of you can be My disciple who does not give up all his own possessions. (RVR) Así, pues, cualquiera de vosotros que no renuncia a todo lo que posee, no puede ser mi discípulo. (VP) Así pues, cualquiera de ustedes que no deje todo lo que tiene, no puede ser mi discípulo
We are commanded to make Disciples ………... that continue in His Word
John 8:31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. (RVR) Dijo entonces Jesús a los judíos que habían creído en él: Si vosotros permaneciereis en mi palabra, seréis verdaderamente mis discípulos. (VP) Jesús les dijo a los judíos que habían creído en él: —Si ustedes se mantienen fieles a mi palabra, serán de veras mis discípulos;
We are commanded to make Disciples …………that love their “brothers”
John 13:35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (RVR) En esto conocerán todos que sois mis discípulos, si tuviereis amor los unos con los otros. (VP) Si se aman los unos a los otros, todo el mundo se dará cuenta de que son discípulos míos.
We are commanded to make Disciples …..…. that bear much fruit
John 15:8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. (RVR) En esto es glorificado mi Padre, en que llevéis mucho fruto, y seáis así mis discípulos. (VP) En esto se muestra la gloria de mi Padre, en que den mucho fruto y lleguen así a ser verdaderos discípulos míos.
Increase of:
Acts 6:1 Now at this time while the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food.
Acts 6:7 The word of God kept on spreading; and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were becoming obedient to the faith
Acts 14:21 After they had preached the gospel to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch,
Strengthening of:
Acts 14:22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, “Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.”
Acts 18:23 And having spent some time there, he left and passed successively through the Galatian region and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.
Acts 19:9 But when some were becoming hardened and disobedient, speaking evil of the Way before the people, he withdrew from them and took away the disciples, reasoning daily in the school of Tyrannus.
Romans 15:6 so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. RVR) para que unánimes, a una voz, glorifiquen al Dios y Padre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo.
so that all of you together may praise with one voice the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. GNT
And then all of us can praise the Lord together with one voice, giving glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. The LB
so that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. NASB95
that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. NKJVThen all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. NLT
para que unánimes, a una voz, glorifiquéis al Dios y Padre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo.
NBLH) para que unánimes, a una voz, glorifiquen al Dios y Padre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo (el Mesías).
para que todos juntos, a una sola voz, alaben al Dios y Padre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo.VPEE
para que con un solo corazón y a una sola voz glorifiquen al Dios y Padre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo.
NVI
para que unánimes, a una voz, glorifiquéis al Dios y Padre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo.RVR95
para que unánimes y a una sola voz glorifiquéis al Dios y Padre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo.RVA
1 Cor.10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
Si, pues, coméis o bebéis, o hacéis otra cosa, hacedlo todo para la gloria de Dios.RVR60
En todo caso, lo mismo si comen, que si beben, que si hacen cualquier otra cosa, háganlo todo para la gloria de Dios.VP
Well, whatever you do, whether you eat or drink, do it all for God’s glory.GNT
Well, I’ll tell you why. It is because you must do everything for the glory of God, even your eating and drinking. The Living Bible
Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. NASB95
Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. NKJV
So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.NLT
En conclusión, ya sea que coman o beban o hagan cualquier otra cosa, háganlo todo para la gloria de Dios. NVI
Si, pues, coméis o bebéis, o hacéis otra cosa, hacedlo todo para la gloria de Dios.RVR60
Si, pues, coméis o bebéis o hacéis otra cosa, hacedlo todo para la gloria de Dios.RVR95
Por tanto, ya sea que comáis o bebáis, o que hagáis otra cosa, hacedlo todo para la gloria de Dios. RVA
Concordance | NASB95 = disciple (30), disciples (242)
Isa 8:16 Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples. H3928
Isa 50:4 The Lord God has given Me the tongue of disciples, That I may know how to sustain the weary one with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning, He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. H3928, H3928
Matt 5:1 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. 2 and he began to teach them, saying:
Matt 8:21 Another of the disciples said to Him, “Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father.” 22 But Jesus said to him, “Follow Me, and allow the dead to bury their own dead.”
Matt 8:23 When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. G3101
Matt 9:10 Then it happened that as Jesus was reclining at the table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and were dining with Jesus and His disciples. 11 When the Pharisees saw this, they said to His disciples, “Why is your Teacher eating with the tax collectors and sinners?”
Matt 9:14 Then the disciples of John *came to Him, asking, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but Your disciples do not fast?” G3101
Matt 9:19 Jesus got up and began to follow him, and so did His disciples. G3101
Matt 9:37 Then He *said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.
Matt 10:1 Jesus summoned His twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every kind of disease and every kind of sickness.
Matt 10:24 “A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master. 25 “It is enough for the disciple that he become like his teacher, and the slave like his master. If they have called the head of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign the members of his household!
Matt 10:42 “And whoever in the name of a disciple gives to one of these little ones even a cup of cold water to drink, truly I say to you, he shall not lose his reward.” G3101
Matt 11:1 When Jesus had finished giving instructions to His twelve disciples, He departed from there to teach and preach in their cities. G3101
Matt 11:2 Now when John, while imprisoned, heard of the works of Christ, he sent word by his disciples G3101
Matt 12:1 At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath, and His disciples became hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat. 2 But when the Pharisees saw this, they said to Him, “Look, Your disciples do what is not lawful to do on a Sabbath.” G3101
Matt 12:49 (NASB95) 47 Someone said to Him, “Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside seeking to speak to You.” 48 But Jesus answered the one who was telling Him and said, “Who is My mother and who are My brothers?” 49 And stretching out His hand toward His disciples, He said, “Behold My mother and My brothers! 50 “For whoever does the will of My Father who is in heaven, he is My brother and sister and mother.”
Matt 13:10 And the disciples came and said to Him, “Why do You speak to them in parables?” G3101
Matt 13:36 Then He left the crowds and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field.”
Matt 13:52 And Jesus said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a head of a household, who brings out of his treasure things new and old.” G3100
Matt 14:12 His disciples came and took away the body and buried it; and they went and reported to Jesus. G3101
Matt 14:15 When it was evening, the disciples came to Him and said, “This place is desolate and the hour is already late; so send the crowds away, that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” G3101
Matt 14:19 Ordering the people to sit down on the grass, He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up toward heaven, He blessed the food, and breaking the loaves He gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds, G3101, G3101
Matt 14:22 Immediately He made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent the crowds away. G3101
Matt 14:26 When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. G3101
Matt 15:2 “Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.” G3101
Matt 15:12 Then the disciples *came and *said to Him, “Do You know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this statement?” G3101
Matt 15:23 But He did not answer her a word. And His disciples came and implored Him, saying, “Send her away, because she keeps shouting at us.” G3101
Matt 15:32 And Jesus called His disciples to Him, and said, “I feel compassion for the people, because they have remained with Me now three days and have nothing to eat; and I do not want to send them away hungry, for they might faint on the way.” 33 The disciples *said to Him, “Where would we get so many loaves in this desolate place to satisfy such a large crowd?”
Matt 15:36 and He took the seven loaves and the fish; and giving thanks, He broke them and started giving them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. G3101, G3101
Matt 16:5 And the disciples came to the other side of the sea, but they had forgotten to bring any bread. G3101
Matt 16:13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” G3101
Matt 16:20 Then He warned the disciples that they should tell no one that He was the Christ.
Matt 16:21 From that time Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised up on the third day. G3101
Matt 16:24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. G3101
Matt 17:6 When the disciples heard this, they fell face down to the ground and were terrified.
Matt 17:10 And His disciples asked Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” G3101
Matt 17:13 Then the disciples understood that He had spoken to them about John the Baptist. G3101
Matt 17:16 “I brought him to Your disciples, and they could not cure him.” G3101
Matt 17:19 Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not drive it out?”
Matt 18:1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” G3101
Matt 19:10 The disciples *said to Him, “If the relationship of the man with his wife is like this, it is better not to marry.” G3101
Matt 19:13 Then some children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. G3101
Matt 19:23 And Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I say to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. G3101
Matt 19:25 When the disciples heard this, they were very astonished and said, “Then who can be saved?” G3101
Matt 20:17 As Jesus was about to go up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside by themselves, and on the way He said to them, –
Matt 21:1 When they had approached Jerusalem and had come to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, G3101
Matt 21:6 The disciples went and did just as Jesus had instructed them, G3101
Matt 21:20 Seeing this, the disciples were amazed and asked, “How did the fig tree wither all at once?” G3101
Matt 22:16 And they *sent their disciples to Him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are truthful and teach the way of God in truth, and defer to no one; for You are not partial to any. G3101
Matt 23:1 Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples, G3101
Matt 24:1 Jesus came out from the temple and was going away when His disciples came up to point out the temple buildings to Him. G3101
Matt 24:3 As He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” G3101
Matt 26:1 When Jesus had finished all these words, He said to His disciples, G3101
Matt 26:8 But the disciples were indignant when they saw this, and said, “Why this waste?
Matt 26:17 Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” G3101
Matt 26:18 And He said, “Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time is near; I am to keep the Passover at your house with My disciples.” ’ ”
Matt 26:19 The disciples did as Jesus had directed them; and they prepared the Passover. G3101
Matt 26:20 Now when evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the twelve disciples.
Matt 26:26 While they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and after a blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.” G3101
Matt 26:35 Peter *said to Him, “Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You.” All the disciples said the same thing too. G3101
Matt 26:36 Then Jesus *came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and *said to His disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” G3101
Matt 26:40 And He *came to the disciples and *found them sleeping, and *said to Peter, “So, you men could not keep watch with Me for one hour? G3101
Matt 26:45 Then He *came to the disciples and *said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. G3101
Matt 26:56 “But all this has taken place to fulfill the Scriptures of the prophets.” Then all the disciples left Him and fled. G3101
Matt 27:57 When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus. G3100
Matt 27:64 “Therefore, give orders for the grave to be made secure until the third day, otherwise His disciples may come and steal Him away and say to the people, ‘He has risen from the dead,’ and the last deception will be worse than the first.” G3101
Matt 28:7 “Go quickly and tell His disciples that He has risen from the dead; and behold, He is going ahead of you into Galilee, there you will see Him; behold, I have told you.” G3101
Matt 28:8 And they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy and ran to report it to His disciples. G3101
Matt 28:13 and said, “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’ G3101
Matt 28:16 But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated. G3101
Matt 28:19 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, G3100
Mark 2:15 And it *happened that He was reclining at the table in his house, and many tax collectors and sinners were dining with Jesus and His disciples; for there were many of them, and they were following Him. G3101
Mark 2:16 When the scribes of the Pharisees saw that He was eating with the sinners and tax collectors, they said to His disciples, “Why is He eating and drinking with tax collectors and sinners?” G3101
Mark 2:18 John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting; and they *came and *said to Him, “Why do John’s disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but Your disciples do not fast?”
Mark 2:23 And it happened that He was passing through the grainfields on the Sabbath, and His disciples began to make their way along while picking the heads of grain. G3101
Mark 3:7 Jesus withdrew to the sea with His disciples; and a great multitude from Galilee followed; and also from Judea, G3101
Mark 3:9 And He told His disciples that a boat should stand ready for Him because of the crowd, so that they would not crowd Him; G3101
Mark 4:34 and He did not speak to them without a parable; but He was explaining everything privately to His own disciples. G3101
Mark 5:31 And His disciples said to Him, “You see the crowd pressing in on You, and You say, ‘Who touched Me?’ ” G3101
Mark 6:1 Jesus went out from there and *came into His hometown; and His disciples *followed Him. G3101
Mark 6:29 When his disciples heard about this, they came and took away his body and laid it in a tomb. G3101
Mark 6:35 When it was already quite late, His disciples came to Him and said, “This place is desolate and it is already quite late; G3101
Mark 6:41 And He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up toward heaven, He blessed the food and broke the loaves and He kept giving them to the disciples to set before them; and He divided up the two fish among them all. G3101
Mark 6:45 Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side to Bethsaida, while He Himself was sending the crowd away. G3101
Mark 7:2 and had seen that some of His disciples were eating their bread with impure hands, that is, unwashed. G3101
Mark 7:5 The Pharisees and the scribes *asked Him, “Why do Your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat their bread with impure hands?” G3101
Mark 7:17 When he had left the crowd and entered the house, His disciples questioned Him about the parable. G3101
Mark 8:1 In those days, when there was again a large crowd and they had nothing to eat, Jesus called His disciples and *said to them, G3101
Mark 8:4 And His disciples answered Him, “Where will anyone be able to find enough bread here in this desolate place to satisfy these people?”
Mark 8:6 And He *directed the people to sit down on the ground; and taking the seven loaves, He gave thanks and broke them, and started giving them to His disciples to serve to them, and they served them to the people. G3101
Mark 8:10 And immediately He entered the boat with His disciples and came to the district of Dalmanutha. G3101
Mark 8:27 Jesus went out, along with His disciples, to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way He questioned His disciples, saying to them, “Who do people say that I am?” G3101
Mark 8:33 But turning around and seeing His disciples, He rebuked Peter and *said, “Get behind Me, Satan; for you are not setting your mind on God’s interests, but man’s.” G3101
Mark 8:34 And He summoned the crowd with His disciples, and said to them, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. G3101
Mark 9:14 When they came back to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and some scribes arguing with them. G3101
Mark 9:18 and whenever it seizes him, it slams him to the ground and he foams at the mouth, and grinds his teeth and stiffens out. I told Your disciples to cast it out, and they could not do it.”
Mark 9:28 When He came into the house, His disciples began questioning Him privately, “Why could we not drive it out?” G3101
Mark 9:31 For He was teaching His disciples and telling them, “The Son of Man is to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill Him; and when He has been killed, He will rise three days later.” G3101
Mark 10:10 In the house the disciples began questioning Him about this again. G3101
Mark 10:13 And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them. G3101
Mark 10:23 And Jesus, looking around, *said to His disciples, “How hard it will be for those who are wealthy to enter the kingdom of God!” G3101
Mark 10:24 The disciples were amazed at His words. But Jesus *answered again and *said to them, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! G3101
Mark 10:46 Then they *came to Jericho. And as He was leaving Jericho with His disciples and a large crowd, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the road.
Mark 11:1 As they *approached Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, He *sent two of His disciples, G3101
Mark 11:14 He said to it, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again!” And His disciples were listening. G3101
Mark 12:43 Calling His disciples to Him, He said to them, “Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the contributors to the treasury; G3101
Mark 13:1 As He was going out of the temple, one of His disciples *said to Him, “Teacher, behold what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” G3101
Mark 14:12 On the first day of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb was being sacrificed, His disciples *said to Him, “Where do You want us to go and prepare for You to eat the Passover?” G3101
Mark 14:13 And He *sent two of His disciples and *said to them, “Go into the city, and a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him; G3101
Mark 14:14 and wherever he enters, say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher says, “Where is My guest room in which I may eat the Passover with My disciples?” ’ G3101
Mark 14:16 The disciples went out and came to the city, and found it just as He had told them; and they prepared the Passover. G3101
Mark 14:32 They *came to a place named Gethsemane; and He *said to His disciples, “Sit here until I have prayed.” G3101
Mark 16:7 “But go, tell His disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see Him, just as He told you.’ ” G3101
Luke 5:30 The Pharisees and their scribes began grumbling at His disciples, saying, “Why do you eat and drink with the tax collectors and sinners?” G3101
Luke 5:33 And they said to Him, “The disciples of John often fast and offer prayers, the disciples of the Pharisees also do the same, but Yours eat and drink.” G3101, –
Luke 6:1 Now it happened that He was passing through some grainfields on a Sabbath; and His disciples were picking the heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands, and eating the grain. G3101
Luke 6:13 And when day came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also named as apostles: G3101
Luke 6:17 Jesus came down with them and stood on a level place; and there was a large crowd of His disciples, and a great throng of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the coastal region of Tyre and Sidon, G3101
Luke 6:20 And turning His gaze toward His disciples, He began to say, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. G3101
Luke 7:11 Soon afterwards He went to a city called Nain; and His disciples were going along with Him, accompanied by a large crowd. G3101
Luke 7:18 The disciples of John reported to him about all these things. G3101
Luke 7:19 Summoning two of his disciples, John sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are You the Expected One, or do we look for someone else?” G3101
Luke 8:9 His disciples began questioning Him as to what this parable meant. G3101
Luke 8:22 Now on one of those days Jesus and His disciples got into a boat, and He said to them, “Let us go over to the other side of the lake.” So they launched out. G3101
Luke 9:14 (For there were about five thousand men.) And He said to His disciples, “Have them sit down to eat in groups of about fifty each.” G3101
Luke 9:16 Then He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He blessed them, and broke them, and kept giving them to the disciples to set before the people. G3101
Luke 9:18 And it happened that while He was praying alone, the disciples were with Him, and He questioned them, saying, “Who do the people say that I am?” G3101
Luke 9:40 “I begged Your disciples to cast it out, and they could not.” G3101
Luke 9:43 And they were all amazed at the greatness of God. But while everyone was marveling at all that He was doing, He said to His disciples, G3101
Luke 9:54 When His disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do You want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them?” G3101
Luke 10:23 Turning to the disciples, He said privately, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things you see, G3101
Luke 11:1 It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, after He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John also taught his disciples.” G3101, G3101
Luke 12:1 Under these circumstances, after so many thousands of people had gathered together that they were stepping on one another, He began saying to His disciples first of all, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. G3101
Luke 12:22 And He said to His disciples, “For this reason I say to you, do not worry about your life, as to what you will eat; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. G3101
Luke 14:26 “If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be My disciple. G3101
Luke 14:27 “Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple. G3101
Luke 14:33 “So then, none of you can be My disciple who does not give up all his own possessions. G3101
Luke 16:1 Now He was also saying to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and this manager was reported to him as squandering his possessions. G3101
Luke 17:1 He said to His disciples, “It is inevitable that stumbling blocks come, but woe to him through whom they come! G3101
Luke 17:22 And He said to the disciples, “The days will come when you will long to see one of the days of the Son of Man, and you will not see it. G3101
Luke 18:15 And they were bringing even their babies to Him so that He would touch them, but when the disciples saw it, they began rebuking them. G3101
Luke 18:34 But the disciples understood none of these things, and the meaning of this statement was hidden from them, and they did not comprehend the things that were said. –
Luke 19:29 When He approached Bethphage and Bethany, near the mount that is called Olivet, He sent two of the disciples, G3101
Luke 19:37 As soon as He was approaching, near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the miracles which they had seen, G3101
Luke 19:39 Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.” G3101
Luke 20:45 And while all the people were listening, He said to the disciples, G3101
Luke 22:11 “And you shall say to the owner of the house, ‘The Teacher says to you, “Where is the guest room in which I may eat the Passover with My disciples?” ’ G3101
Luke 22:39 And He came out and proceeded as was His custom to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples also followed Him. G3101
Luke 22:45 When He rose from prayer, He came to the disciples and found them sleeping from sorrow, G3101
John 1:35 Again the next day John was standing with two of his disciples, G3101
John 1:37 The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. G3101
John 2:2 and both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. G3101
John 2:11 This beginning of His signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory, and His disciples believed in Him. G3101
John 2:12 After this He went down to Capernaum, He and His mother and His brothers and His disciples; and they stayed there a few days. G3101
John 2:17 His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for Your house will consume me.” G3101
John 2:22 So when He was raised from the dead, His disciples remembered that He said this; and they believed the Scripture and the word which Jesus had spoken. G3101
John 3:22 After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, and there He was spending time with them and baptizing. G3101
John 3:25 Therefore there arose a discussion on the part of John’s disciples with a Jew about purification. G3101
John 4:1 Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making [poieo] and baptizing more disciples than John 2 (although Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His disciples were), G3101
John 4:8 For His disciples had gone away into the city to buy food. G3101
John 4:27 At this point His disciples came, and they were amazed that He had been speaking with a woman, yet no one said, “What do You seek?” or, “Why do You speak with her?” G3101
John 4:31 Meanwhile the disciples were urging Him, saying, “Rabbi, eat.” G3101
John 4:33 So the disciples were saying to one another, “No one brought Him anything to eat, did he?” G3101
John 6:3 Then Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He sat down with His disciples. G3101
John 6:8 One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, *said to Him, G3101
John 6:12 When they were filled, He *said to His disciples, “Gather up the leftover fragments so that nothing will be lost.” G3101
John 6:16 Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, G3101
John 6:22 The next day the crowd that stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was no other small boat there, except one, and that Jesus had not entered with His disciples into the boat, but that His disciples had gone away alone. G3101, G3101
John 6:24 So when the crowd saw that Jesus was not there, nor His disciples, they themselves got into the small boats, and came to Capernaum seeking Jesus. G3101
John 6:60 Therefore many of His disciples, when they heard this said, “This is a difficult statement; who can listen to it?” G3101
John 6:61 But Jesus, conscious that His disciples grumbled at this, said to them, “Does this cause you to stumble? G3101
John 6:66 As a result of this many of His disciples withdrew and were not walking with Him anymore. G3101
John 7:3 Therefore His brothers said to Him, “Leave here and go into Judea, so that Your disciples also may see Your works which You are doing. G3101
John 8:31 So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; G3101
John 9:2 And His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he would be born blind?” G3101
John 9:27 He answered them, “I told you already and you did not listen; why do you want to hear it again? You do not want to become His disciples too, do you?” G3101
John 9:28 They reviled him and said, “You are His disciple, but we are disciples of Moses. G3101, G3101
John 11:7 Then after this He *said to the disciples, “Let us go to Judea again.” G3101
John 11:8 The disciples *said to Him, “Rabbi, the Jews were just now seeking to stone You, and are You going there again?” G3101
John 11:12 The disciples then said to Him, “Lord, if he has fallen asleep, he will recover.” G3101
John 11:16 Therefore Thomas, who is called Didymus, said to his fellow disciples, “Let us also go, so that we may die with Him.” G4827
John 11:54 Therefore Jesus no longer continued to walk publicly among the Jews, but went away from there to the country near the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim; and there He stayed with the disciples. G3101
John 12:4 But Judas Iscariot, one of His disciples, who was intending to betray Him, *said,
John 12:16 These things His disciples did not understand at the first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written of Him, and that they had done these things to Him. G3101
John 13:5 Then He *poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded. G3101
John 13:22 The disciples began looking at one another, at a loss to know of which one He was speaking. G3101
John 13:23 There was reclining on Jesus’ bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved. G3101
John 13:35 “By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” G3101
John 15:8 “My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples. G3101
John 16:17 Some of His disciples then said to one another, “What is this thing He is telling us, ‘A little while, and you will not see Me; and again a little while, and you will see Me’; and, ‘because I go to the Father’?” G3101
John 16:29 His disciples *said, “Lo, now You are speaking plainly and are not using a figure of speech. G3101
John 18:1 When Jesus had spoken these words, He went forth with His disciples over the ravine of the Kidron, where there was a garden, in which He entered with His disciples. G3101, G3101
John 18:2 Now Judas also, who was betraying Him, knew the place, for Jesus had often met there with His disciples. G3101
John 18:15 Simon Peter was following Jesus, and so was another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and entered with Jesus into the court of the high priest, G3101, G3101
John 18:16 but Peter was standing at the door outside. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the doorkeeper, and brought Peter in. G3101
John 18:17 Then the slave-girl who kept the door *said to Peter, “You are not also one of this man’s disciples, are you?” He *said, “I am not.” G3101
John 18:19 The high priest then questioned Jesus about His disciples, and about His teaching.
John 18:25 Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. So they said to him, “You are not also one of His disciples, are you?” He denied it, and said, “I am not.” G3101
John 19:26 When Jesus then saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He *said to His mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” G3101
John 19:27 Then He *said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” From that hour the disciple took her into his own household. G3101, G3101
John 19:38 After these things Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but a secret one for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate granted permission. So he came and took away His body. G3101
John 20:2 So she *ran and *came to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and *said to them, “They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him.” G3101
John 20:3 So Peter and the other disciple went forth, and they were going to the tomb. G3101
John 20:4 The two were running together; and the other disciple ran ahead faster than Peter and came to the tomb first; G3101
John 20:8 So the other disciple who had first come to the tomb then also entered, and he saw and believed. G3101
John 20:10 So the disciples went away again to their own homes. G3101
John 20:18 Mary Magdalene *came, announcing to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord,” and that He had said these things to her. G3101
John 20:19 So when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and *said to them, “Peace be with you.” G3101
John 20:20 And when He had said this, He showed them both His hands and His side. The disciples then rejoiced when they saw the Lord. G3101
John 20:25 So the other disciples were saying to him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see in His hands the imprint of the nails, and put my finger into the place of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe.” G3101
John 20:26 After eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus *came, the doors having been shut, and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.” G3101
John 20:30 Therefore many other signs Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; G3101
John 21:1 After these things Jesus manifested Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and He manifested Himself in this way. G3101
John 21:2 Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. G3101
John 21:4 But when the day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. G3101
John 21:7 Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved *said to Peter, “It is the Lord.” So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put his outer garment on (for he was stripped for work), and threw himself into the sea. G3101
John 21:8 But the other disciples came in the little boat, for they were not far from the land, but about one hundred yards away, dragging the net full of fish. G3101
John 21:12 Jesus *said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” None of the disciples ventured to question Him, “Who are You?” knowing that it was the Lord. G3101
John 21:14 This is now the third time that Jesus was manifested to the disciples, after He was raised from the dead. G3101
John 21:20 Peter, turning around, *saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them; the one who also had leaned back on His bosom at the supper and said, “Lord, who is the one who betrays You?” G3101
John 21:23 Therefore this saying went out among the brethren that that disciple would not die; yet Jesus did not say to him that he would not die, but only, “If I want him to remain until I come, what is that to you?” G3101
John 21:24 This is the disciple who is testifying to these things and wrote these things, and we know that his testimony is true. G3101
Acts 6:1 Now at this time while the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food. G3101
Acts 6:2 So the twelve summoned the congregation of the disciples and said, “It is not desirable for us to neglect the word of God in order to serve tables. G3101
Acts 6:7 The word of God kept on spreading; and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were becoming obedient to the faith. G3101
Acts 9:1 Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest, G3101
Acts 9:10 Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” G3101
Acts 9:19 and he took food and was strengthened. Now for several days he was with the disciples who were at Damascus, G3101
Acts 9:25 but his disciples took him by night and let him down through an opening in the wall, lowering him in a large basket. G3101
Acts 9:26 When he came to Jerusalem, he was trying to associate with the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. G3101, G3101
Acts 9:36 Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which translated in Greek is called Dorcas); this woman was abounding with deeds of kindness and charity which she continually did. G3102
Acts 9:38 Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him, imploring him, “Do not delay in coming to us.” G3101
Acts 11:26 and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And for an entire year they met with the church and taught considerable numbers; and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. G3101
Acts 11:29 And in the proportion that any of the disciples had means, each of them determined to send a contribution for the relief of the brethren living in Judea. G3101
Acts 13:52 And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. G3101
Acts 14:20 But while the disciples stood around him, he got up and entered the city. The next day he went away with Barnabas to Derbe. G3101
Acts 14:21 After they had preached the gospel to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch, G3100
Acts 14:22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, “Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.” G3101
Acts 14:28 And they spent a long time with the disciples. G3101
Acts 15:10 “Now therefore why do you put God to the test by placing upon the neck of the disciples a yoke which neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear? G3101
Acts 16:1 Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra. And a disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek, G3101
Acts 18:23 And having spent some time there, he left and passed successively through the Galatian region and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples. G3101
Acts 18:27 And when he wanted to go across to Achaia, the brethren encouraged him and wrote to the disciples to welcome him; and when he had arrived, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace, G3101
Acts 19:1 It happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the upper country and came to Ephesus, and found some disciples. G3101
Acts 19:9 But when some were becoming hardened and disobedient, speaking evil of the Way before the people, he withdrew from them and took away the disciples, reasoning daily in the school of Tyrannus. G3101
Acts 19:30 And when Paul wanted to go into the assembly, the disciples would not let him.
Acts 20:1 After the uproar had ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, and when he had exhorted them and taken his leave of them, he left to go to Macedonia. G3101
Acts 20:30 and from among your own selves men will arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them. G3101
Acts 21:4 After looking up the disciples, we stayed there seven days; and they kept telling Paul through the Spirit not to set foot in Jerusalem. G3101
Acts 21:16 Some of the disciples from Caesarea also came with us, taking us to Mnason of Cyprus, a disciple of long standing with whom we were to lodge. G3101, G3101
MAKE DISCIPLES:
3100 μαθητεύω [matheteuo /math·ayt·yoo·o/] verb. From 3101; TDNT 4:461; TDNTA 552; GK 3411; Four occurrences; AV translates as “teach” twice, “instruct” once, and “be disciple” once. 1 to be a disciple of one. 1a to follow his precepts and instructions. 2 to make a disciple. 2a to teach, instruct. 3101 μαθητής [mathetes /math·ay·tes/] noun masc. From 3129; TDNT 4:415; TDNTA 552; GK 3412; 269 occurrences; AV translates as “disciple” 268 times, and “vr disciple” once. 1 a learner, pupil, disciple. 3102 μαθήτρια [mathetria /math·ay·tree·ah/] noun fem. From 3101; TDNT 4:460; TDNTA 552; GK 3413; AV translates as “disciple” once. 1 a female disciple. 2 a Christian woman Ac. 9:36.
3100. μαθητεύω mathēteúō; fut. mathēteúsō, from mathēté̄s (3101), disciple. As governing a dat., to be a disciple or follower of another’s doctrine (Matt. 27:57); governing an acc., to make a disciple (Matt. 28:19; Acts 14:21); to instruct (Matt. 13:52) with the purpose of making a disciple. Mathēteúō must be distinguished from the verb mathéō (n.f.) or manthánō (3129) which simply mean to learn without any attachment to the teacher who teaches. Mathēteúō means not only to learn, but to become attached to one’s teacher and to become his follower in doctrine and conduct of life. It is really not sufficient to translate this verb as “learn” but as “making a disciple,” in the NT sense of mathēté̄s. Syn.: katēchéō (2727), to teach orally, instruct, catechize; didáskō (1321), to give instruction, teach; paideúō (3811), to instruct and train; heterodidaskaléō (2085), to teach a different doctrine; muéō (3453), to learn.
3101. μαθητής mathēté̄s; gen. mathētoú, masc. noun from manthánō (3129), to learn, to understand. A learner, pupil. (I) Mathēté̄s means more in the NT than a mere pupil or learner. It is an adherent who accepts the instruction given to him and makes it his rule of conduct, e.g., the disciples of John (Matt. 11:2; Mark 2:18; Luke 5:33; 7:18; John 3:25); the disciples of the Pharisees (Mark 2:18). In John 9:28, the Pharisees told the healed blind man, “Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses’ disciples.” Jesus had disciples in the sense that they believed and made His teaching the basis of their conduct. (Matt. 5:1; 9:19; 14:22; Luke 14:26, 27, 33; John 9:27; 15:8). (II) Besides these believers, however, there was a smaller select group of twelve apostles whom Jesus chose out of the general group of His followers (Matt. 8:21; Luke 6:13, 17; 7:11; John 6:60, 66). They were to teach and exercise power in performing miracles in substantiation of His authority transferred to them. Thus, “the twelve” are so designated in Matt. 26:14 and called “the eleven” after Judas betrayed Jesus (Mark 16:14). These were not ordinary disciples, but those who remained with Him and followed Him (Matt. 5:1; 8:23, 25 [TR]; 9:10; 11:1; 14:22). (III) The general designation of mathēté̄s was given to those who believed on Christ (John 8:31). They were disciples but not the disciples (Matt. 10:42; John 8:31; Acts 6:2; 19:9). The name mathētaí (pl. of mathēté̄s) was applied to John’s disciples at Ephesus due to the relationship of John the Baptist to the Messiah (Acts 19:1). These disciples were ignorant of the fact that Jesus was the Messiah (Acts 19:4). Generally speaking, however, the term mathētaí, disciples, denoted just the followers of Christ, the Messiah. Deriv.: mathēteúō (3100), to disciple; summathēté̄s (4827), a fellow disciple. Ant.: didáskalos (1320), an instructor, a teacher; paideuté̄s (3810), a trainer, instructor; paidagōgós (3807), a schoolmaster; kathēgēté̄s (2519), a teacher, master. 3102. μαθήτρια mathé̄tria; gen. mathētrías, fem. noun from manthánō (3129), to learn, to understand. A pupil, a female disciple (Acts 9:36). Ant.: see ant. of mathēté̄s (3101), male pupil.
DISCIPLE
A. Nouns.
1. MATHĒTĒS (μαθητής , (3101)), lit., a learner (from manthanō, to learn, from a root math—, indicating thought accompanied by endeavour), in contrast to didaskalos, a teacher; hence it denotes one who follows one’s teaching, as the disciples of John, Matt. 9:14; of the Pharisees, Matt. 22:16; of Moses, John 9:28; it is used of the disciples of Jesus (a) in a wide sense, of Jews who became His adherents, John 6:66; Luke 6:17, some being secretly so, John 19:38; (b) especially of the twelve Apostles, Matt. 10:1; Luke 22:11, e.g.; (c) of all who manifest that they are His disciples by abiding in His Word, John 8:31; cp. 13:35; 15:8; (d) in the Acts, of those who believed upon Him and confessed Him, 6:1, 2, 7; 14:20, 22, 28; 15:10; 19:1. A disciple was not only a pupil, but an adherent; hence they are spoken of as imitators of their teacher; cp. John 8:31; 15:8.
2. MATHĒTRIA (μαθήτρια , (3102)), a female disciple, is said of Tabitha, Acts. 9:36.
3. SUMMATHĒTĒS (συμμαθητής , (4827)) means a fellow–disciple (sun, with, and No. 1), John 11:16. Note: In Acts 1:15, the R.V. translates the mss. which have adelphōn, “brethren;” in 20:7, R.V., “we,” for A.V., “disciples.”
B. Verb.
MATHĒTEUŌ (μαθητεύω , (3100)) is used in the Active Voice, intransitively, in some mss., in Matt. 27:57, in the sense of being the disciple of a person; here, however, the best mss. have the Passive Voice, lit., ‘had been made a disciple,’ as in Matt. 13:52, “who hath been made a disciple.” It is used in this transitive sense in the Active Voice in 28:19 and Acts 14:21.
SPANISH
3100 μαθητεύω. (fut. μαθητεύσω; 1 aor. ἐμαθήτευσα; 1 aor. pas. ἐμαθητεύθην). A) trans. Hacer discípulo de, enseñar: Mt. 28:19; Hch. 14:21. B) intrans. o pas. Ser discípulo de: Mt. 13:52; Mt. 27:57. 3101 μαθητής, οῦ, ὁ. A) Alumno, aprendiz: Mt. 10:24–25; Lc. 6:40. B) Discípulo, seguidor. 1) En general: Mt. 9:14; Mt. 11:2; Mt. 14:12; Mt. 22:16; Mr. 2:18; Lc. 5:33; Lc. 7:18; Lc. 11:1; Jn. 1:35; Jn. 1:37; Jn. 3:25; Jn. 9:28. 2) De Jesús. a) Los doce, los once: Mt. 10:1; Mt. 11:1; Mt. 14:19; Mt. 16:5; Mt. 28:16; Mr. 5:31; Mr. 6:35; Mr. 6:45; Mr. 9:14; Lc. 9:16; Jn. 4:31. b) A veces es difícil hacer la diferencia entre los dose y los seguidores de Jesús en general: Mt. 8:21; Mt. 12:1; Mt. 13:10; Mt. 15:2; Mr. 6:1; Mr. 8:1; Mr. 8:27; Mr. 10:24; Lc. 8:9; Jn. 2:2; Jn. 3:22; Jn. 11:7–8; etc. c) Los seguidores de Jesús en general: Lc. 6:17; Lc. 19:37; Jn. 6:66; Hch. 6:1–2; Hch. 6:7; Hch. 9:1; Hch. 9:10; Hch. 9:19; Hch. 11:26; Hch. 11:29; Hch. 13:52; Hch. 15:10; Hch. 16:1; Hch. 21:16. 3102 μαθήτρια, ας, ἡ. Discípula. Hch. 9:36
BKC - 28:16-20. Matthew did not record the meeting of Jesus with the 10 disciples later that same day (John 20:19-23) or the appearance 8 days later to the 11 disciples (John 20:24-29). But he did record an appearance occurring some time later in Galilee, where He promised He would meet them (Matt. 26:32; 28:7, 10) at a mountain. Which mountain He specified is unknown. When Jesus appeared they worshiped Him, but some doubted. Since Jesus had appeared to them earlier and verified Himself to them, they were not doubting the Resurrection. There was probably simply a brief question among some of them as to whether this was truly Jesus appearing to them. There was no indication that any miraculous element was involved in His being there and since unusual circumstances had occurred with previous visits, perhaps they wondered. Their doubts were quickly dispelled, for Jesus spoke to them claiming all authority in heaven and on earth. This authority (exousia, “official right or power”) had been given to Jesus by the Father and now He was instructing the disciples to go on the basis of that authority. Their field was to include all nations, not just Israel (10:5-6). They were to make disciples by proclaiming the truth concerning Jesus. Their hearers were to be evangelized and enlisted as Jesus’ followers. Those who believed were to be baptized in water in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Such an act would associate a believer with the person of Jesus Christ and with the Triune God. The God whom they served is one God and yet is three Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Those who respond are also to be taught the truths Jesus had specifically communicated to the Eleven. Not all that Jesus taught the disciples was communicated by them but they did teach specific truths for the new Church Age as they went abroad. Jesus’ commission, applicable to all His followers, involved one command, “Make disciples,” which is accompanied by three participles in the Greek: “going,” baptizing, and teaching. The final words of the Lord recorded by Matthew were a promise that He would be with them always until the very end of the Age. Though the Lord did not remain physically with the Eleven, His spiritual presence was with them until their tasks on earth were finished. These final words of the Lord were carried out by the apostles as they went everywhere, proclaiming the story of their Messiah, Jesus Christ, the King of the Jews.
JM - 28:19 therefore. I.e., on the basis of His authority, the disciples were sent to “make disciples of all nations.” The sweeping scope of their commission is consummate with His unlimited authority. in the name of the Father … Son and … Holy Spirit. The formula is a strong affirmation of trinitarianism. 28:20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you. The kind of evangelism called for in this commission does not end with the conversion of the unbeliever. I am with you. There’s a touching echo of the beginning of Matthew’s gospel here. Immanuel (1:23) “which is translated, ‘God with us’”—remains “with” us “even to the end of the age”—i.e., until He returns bodily to judge the world and establish His earthly kingdom.
Nelson - Therefore shows that the Great Commission rests on the authority of Christ. Because He has authority over all, everyone needs to hear His gospel. While vv. 18–20 are commonly known as the Great Commission, they should not be thought of as the first call for world evangelism. See Gen. 12:1–3 for God’s command that Abraham and his descendants should be a blessing to all nations. make disciples: Making disciples involves three steps: going, baptizing, and teaching. It was assumed that when a person trusted in the Lord Jesus, he or she would be baptized. The word name is singular, although it is the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit together. This verse is another indication that God is one in three Persons. I am with you always demonstrates that Jesus is the true Immanuel, “God with us” (1:23; Heb. 13:5, 6; Rev. 21:3)
Open - 28:19 Sharing Our Faith: Why?—There are at least six compelling reasons for sharing our faith in Christ with those who have not experienced new life in Christ.
a. Because God has commanded us to do so. The final words of Jesus while on earth (Acts 1:8) and also the Bible (Rev. 22:17) speak concerning this.
b. Because it demonstrates our love for God. Christ said that if we truly loved Him we would keep His commandments (John 14:15).
c. Because all are lost (Rom. 3:10, 23).
d. Because our sharing is God’s chosen method to tell all people. He could have used angels, but He didn’t. Only redeemed sinners can tell lost sinners about Christ. Rom. 10:14–17; Acts 8:3.
e. Because God desires to save all people (Acts 4:12; 2 Pet. 3:9; 1 Tim. 2:4).
f. Because someone once shared his faith with us. It may have been a faithful Bible teacher, or a godly pastor, or a praying parent. In other words, they have the right to expect that we will do for others what they have done for us.
LBLA - 28:19 Id. Jesús manda que los discípulos vayan a todas las naciones, y en esa manera extender el evangelio a todo el mundo. A través de la historia, la iglesia ha entendido que éste es un mandato para proclamar el evangelio tanto local como en el extranjero (Mr 16:15; Lc 24:47–49; Jn 20:21; Hch 1:8). La iglesia debe proclamar el evangelio a las almas perdidas dondequiera que se encuentren. haced discípulos. Por medio de la proclamación del evangelio traer personas a que acepten y sigan a Cristo Jesús como Salvador y Señor. todas las naciones. Aquí comienza la misión a los gentiles (10:5–6 y 15:24 con 2:1–12; 8:5–13; 21:43; 24:14; 26:13). bautizándolos. Ya que esto es parte del mandato a los discípulos, es claro que Cristo se refiere al bautismo de agua y no al bautismo del Espíritu Santo (1 Co 12:13). Este bautismo de agua es una identificación pública del creyente con Cristo. Padre…Hijo…Espíritu Santo. Creer en la Trinidad es fundamental para la fe cristiana. 28:20 enseñándoles. No es sólo impartir el conocimiento de las Escrituras, sino también mostrar al discípulo cómo obedecer los mandatos del Señor (5:19; 7:24). yo estoy con vosotros todos los días. Como Jesús se levantó de entre los muertos y es omnipresente como Dios, esta promesa es literalmente verdadera. La constante presencia de Cristo les fortalecerá y estimulará en sus esfuerzos misioneros y de discipulado.
Baker - 19, 20a. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in(to) the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit; teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. We might say that this passage is of such fundamental significance that something should be said about each word or combination of words.
WIERSBE - They Shared the Good News with Others (Matt. 28:16–20) Some Bible scholars equate this “mountain meeting” in Galilee with the appearance of the Lord to “more than 500 brethren at one time” (1 Cor. 15:6). The fact that some of the people present doubted His resurrection would suggest that more than the eleven Apostles were present, for these men were now confirmed believers. Our Lord’s ascension did not take place at this time, but later, after He had ministered to His disciples in Jerusalem (Luke 24:44–53). Matthew 28:18–20 is usually called “the Great Commission,” though this statement is no greater than that in any of the other Gospels, nor is it the last statement Jesus made before He returned to heaven. However, this declaration does apply to us as believers, so we should understand the factors that are involved. An authority (v. 18). In this verse, the word power means “authority,” the right to use power. The entire Gospel of Matthew stresses the authority of Jesus Christ. There was authority to His teaching (Matt. 7:29). He exercised authority in healing (Matt. 8:1–13), and even in forgiving sins (Matt. 9:6). He had authority over Satan, and He delegated that authority to His Apostles (Matt. 10:1). At the close of his Gospel, Matthew made it clear that Jesus has ALL authority. Since Jesus Christ today has all authority, we may obey Him without fear. No matter where He leads us, no matter what circumstances we face, He is in control. By His death and resurrection, Jesus defeated all enemies and won for Himself all authority. Christianity is a missionary faith. The very nature of God demands this, for God is love and God is not willing that any should perish (2 Peter 3:9). Our Lord’s death on the cross was for the whole world. If we are the children of God and share His nature, then we will want to tell the good news to the lost world. When we read the Book of Acts, we see that the early church operated on the basis of the Lord’s sovereign authority. They ministered in His name. They depended on His power and guidance. They did not face a lost world on the basis of their own authority, but on the authority of Jesus Christ. An activity (vv. 19–20a). The Greek verb translated go is actually not a command but a present participle (going). The only command in the entire Great Commission is “make disciples” (“teach all nations”). Jesus said, “While you are going, make disciples of all the nations.” No matter where we are, we should be witnesses for Jesus Christ and seek to win others to Him (Acts 11:19–21). The term “disciples” was the most popular name for the early believers. Being a disciple meant more than being a convert or a church member. Apprentice might be an equivalent term. A disciple attached himself to a teacher, identified with him, learned from him, and lived with him. He learned, not simply by listening, but also by doing. Our Lord called twelve disciples and taught them so that they might be able to teach others (Mark 3:13ff). A disciple, then, is one who has believed on Jesus Christ and expressed this faith by being baptized. He remains in the fellowship of the believers that he might be taught the truths of the faith (Acts 2:41–47). He is then able to go out and win others and teach them. This was the pattern of the New Testament church (2 Tim. 2:1–2). In many respects, we have departed from this pattern. In most churches, the congregation pays the pastor to preach, win the lost, and build up the saved—while the church members function as cheerleaders (if they are enthusiastic) or spectators. The “converts” are won, baptized, and given the right hand of fellowship, then they join the other spectators. How much faster our churches would grow, and how much stronger and happier our church members would be, if each one were discipling another believer. The only way a local church can “be fruitful and multiply” (instead of growing by “additions”) is with a systematic discipleship program. This is the responsibility of every believer, and not just a small group who have been “called to go.” Jesus had opened the minds of His disciples to understand the Scriptures (Luke 24:44–45). They knew what He wanted them to teach to their own converts. It is not enough to win people to the Saviour; we must also teach them the Word of God. This is also a part of the Great Commission. An ability (v. 20b). Jesus is not only “in the midst” when His people gather together (Matt. 18:20), but He is also present with them as they scatter into the world to witness. Had He remained on earth, Jesus could not have fulfilled this promise. It was when the Spirit came that Jesus could be with His people no matter where they were. Dr. G. Campbell Morgan told about an experience in his life that involved this statement. Early in his Christian life, Morgan used to visit several ladies once a week to read the Bible to them. When he came to the end of Matthew’s Gospel, Morgan read, “Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of this age.” He added, “Isn’t that a wonderful promise?” One of the ladies quickly replied, “Young man, that is not a promise—it is a fact!” There are no conditions for us to meet, or even to believe; for Jesus Christ is with us. Paul discovered this to be true when he was seeking to establish a church in the difficult city of Corinth. Obeying this commission, Paul came to the city (Acts 18:1), won people to Christ and baptized them (Acts 18:8) and taught them the word (Acts 18:11). When the going was tough, Paul had a special visit from the Lord: “Be not afraid... for I am with thee” (Acts 18:9–10). The phrase “the end of the age” indicates that our Lord has a plan; He is the Lord of history. As the churches follow His leading and obey His Word, they fulfill His purposes in the world. It will all come to a climax one day; meanwhile, we must all be faithful.
“Go”This stands in rather sharp contrast to “Go not” of 10:5. Cf. 15:24. It is clear that the particularism of the pre-resurrection period has now definitely made place for universalism. Not as if Jesus has changed his mind. It is very clear from the story of the non-Jewish wise men (2:1–12), who came to worship the newborn King, and from such other passages as 8:11, 12; 15:28; 21:43; 22:8–10, that from the very beginning the evangelization of the world was included in the purpose of God. See also John 3:16; 10:16. Matthew too, as has been pointed out, had nothing less than this in mind. But as was stated in connection with 10:5, “In God’s plan it was from Jerusalem that the gospel must spread out among the nations.” Cf. Acts 1:8. Therefore the divinely instituted order was, “To the Jew first, and also to the Greek” (Rom. 1:16). The time to make earnest preparations for the propagation of the gospel throughout the world had now arrived. “Go” also implies that the disciples—and this holds for God’s children in general—must not concentrate all their thought on “coming” to church. They must also “go” to bring the precious tidings to others. Of course, they cannot “go” unless they have first of all “come,” and unless they keep coming as well as going. They cannot give unless they are willing to receive. “Therefore”This has already been explained in connection with “The Great Claim.” Briefly it means: Go, a. because your Lord has so ordered; b. because he has promised to impart all the needed strength; and c. because he is worthy of the homage, faith, and obedience of all men. “Make Disciples” Literally the original says, “Having gone, therefore, make disciples.…” In such cases the participle as well as the verb that follows it can be—in the present case must be—interpreted as having imperative force. “Make disciples” is by itself an imperative. It is a brisk command, an order. But just what is meant by “make disciples”? It is not exactly the same as “make converts,” though the latter is surely implied. See above on 3:2; 4:17. The term “make disciples” places somewhat more stress on the fact that the mind, as well as the heart and the will, must be won for God. A disciple is a pupil, a learner. See on 13:52. Also, see on 11:29 for words related to it in the English language. The apostle, then, must proclaim the truth and the will of God to the world. It is necessary that sinners learn about their own lost condition, God, his plan of redemption, his love, his law, etc. This however, is not enough. True discipleship implies much more. Mere mental understanding does not as yet make one a disciple. It is part of the picture, in fact an important part, but only a part. The truth learned must be practiced. It must be appropriated by heart, mind, and will, so that one remains or abides in the truth. Only then is one truly Christ’s “disciple” (John 8:31). Not every person who presents himself as a candidate for church membership should immediately be accorded all the rights and privileges pertaining to such membership. There are expositors who place all the emphasis on “The wedding-hall was filled with guests” (Matt. 22:10). They forget verses 11–14. “Of All the Nations” See above, under the heading “Go.” “Baptizing Them in(to) the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” The main verb is “Make disciples.” Subordinate to this are: a. baptizing them, and b. teaching them. In such a construction it would be completely wrong to say that because the word baptizing precedes the word teaching, therefore people must be baptized before they are taught. It is rather natural that baptizing is mentioned first, for while a person is baptized once (ordinarily), he continues throughout his life to be taught. The concepts “baptizing” and “teaching” are simply two activities, in co-ordination with each other, but both subordinate to “make disciples.” In other words, by means of being baptized and being taught a person becomes a disciple, with the understanding, of course, that this individual is ready for baptism and is willing to appropriate the teaching. —The context makes very clear that Jesus is here speaking about those who are old enough to be considered the objects of preaching. He is not here speaking about infants. To be ready for baptism requires repentance (Acts 2:38, 41). It requires “receiving the word” (Acts 2:41). This also shows that a certain amount of teaching must precede being baptized. The baptizing must be into the name—note the singular: one name; hence one God—of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. A name, as indicated previously—see on 6:9; 7:22; 10:22, 41, 42; 12:21—represents the one who bears it. “Being baptized into the name of,” therefore means “being brought into vital relationship with” that One, viewed as he has revealed himself. Should we baptize “in” or “into”? The debate on this has already lasted many years. Now since even in English—at least in conversational style—“in” frequently has the sense of “into”—“Children, come in the house”—a decision on this point may not be quite as important as some try to make it. Nevertheless, all things considered, I believe “into” is defensible. Neither “into” nor “in” is necessarily wrong. A good case can be made for either. But when we say, “I baptize … in the name of,” this could be understood to mean, “I baptize at the command of,” or “on the authority of,” which certainly is not what is meant. I Cor. 1:13 seems to mean, “Were you baptized into the name of Paul?” Similarly verse 15, “ … baptized into my name.” Cf. I Cor. 10:2. And so here in Matt. 28:19, “into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” makes good sense. Not as if the rite of baptism as such brings a person into vital union with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. But, according to Scripture the following are true: a. circumcision was a sign and a seal of the righteousness of Christ accepted by faith (see Rom. 4:11 in its context); b. baptism took the place of circumcision (Col. 2:11, 12); c. therefore baptism, too, must be regarded as a sign and a seal of the righteousness of Christ accepted by faith. Accordingly, when through the preaching of the Word a person has been brought from darkness into light, and confesses the Triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, to be the one Object of his faith, hope, and love, then the sacrament of baptism is the sign and seal that God the Father adopts him as his son and heir; that God the Son washes his sins away by his precious blood; and that God the Holy Spirit dwells in him, and will sanctify him; actually imparting to him that which objectively he already has in Christ, and at last bringing him from the Church Militant into the Church Triumphant. Baptism, therefore, is very important. The one who submits to it, if sincere, is proclaiming that he has broken with the world and has been brought into union with the Triune God, to whom he intends to devote his life.—For “Infant Baptism” see on 19:15. “And Teaching Them to Observe All That I Have Commanded You” As already remarked, this teaching both precedes and follows baptizing. The early church insisted that before the person to whom the gospel had been proclaimed be admitted to membership he give evidence of genuine repentance and of knowledge of the basics of Christianity. “The early church was interested in edification as well as evangelism, in sanctification as well as conversion, in church government as well as preaching.” That such teaching should not stop when a person has been baptized is clear from the words, “teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you” Think of: a. All of Christ’s marvelous discourses.b. All of his parables; both a. and b. including ever so many “commands,” whether implied or expressed. Among them are: c. Precious “sayings,” such as: “Abide in me … love each other … also bear witness” (John 15:4, 12, 27); “Love your enemies” (Matt. 5:44); “Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow me” (Luke 9:23). d. Specific predictions and promises or assurances: “He who comes to me will in no way get hungry, and he who believes in me will in no way get thirsty” (John 6:35); “In the world you have tribulation; but be of good courage. I have conquered the world.” Notice the implied directives for Christian conduct. e. Add to this: the lessons on the cross, hypocrisy, proclaiming the gospel; on prayer, humility, trust, the forgiving spirit, the law. f. And is not even the narrative of Christ’s sojourn on earth—the account of his healing, traveling, suffering, death, resurrection, etc.—full of implied “commands”? “Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you,” what an order! First of all for the eleven and for all ordained teachers; but certainly in a sense also for the entire church, the whole membership. Every true member is a witness-bearer. In view of the fact that after Christ’s ascension there was some hesitancy on the part of Christian leaders to proclaim the gospel to the Gentiles (see Acts 10:14, 28; 11:1–3, 19; Gal. 2:11–13), there are those who believe that either the Great Commission is itself a myth, or else the church quickly forgot about it. They contend that in the book of Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation no trace of its influence can be detected.How can we be so sure of this? Do not the following passages testify to the possible influence of, among other factors, the Great Commission? See Acts 2:38, 39; 3:25; 4:12; 10:45; 11:1, 18; 13:46–49; 14:27; 15:7–11, 12, 13–19; 17:30; 19:10; 21:19, 20a; 22:15, 21; 26:15–20; 28:28; Rom. 1:5, 14–16; 11:32; Gal. 2:9; 3:28; Eph. 3:8, 9; Col. 3:11; I Tim. 1:15; Rev. 7:9, 10; 22:17. The Great Comfort 20b. and remember, I am with you day in day out until the close of the age. Cf. John 14:23; Acts 18:10. There is no vagueness about this assurance. It has been called a promise; it is a fact. Note the emphatic introduction: “Remember,” or “Take note,” “Pay close attention,” “Look.” The pronoun “I,” included in the verb, is also written as a separate word and is very emphatic, as if to say, “No one less than I myself am with you.” “With you” not just “forever” but “all the days,” or “day in day out.” Think of these days following each other one by one, each with its own trials, troubles, and difficulties, but each day also accompanied by the assurance, “My grace is sufficient for you. I will never leave you or forsake you.” This continues on and on until the close or consummation of the age. And even then there is nothing to fear; see Matt. 25:31–40.At the beginning, in the middle, and at the end of Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus Christ assures the church of his constant and comforting presence: 1:23 See p. 133 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and give birth to a son, and his name shall be called Emmanuel, which, translated, is ‘God with us.’ ” 18:20 See p. 702 “For where two or three are gathered in my name there am I in the midst of them.” 28:20 “And remember, I am with you day in day out until the close of the age.”
VP - “Respeta el sábado; no te dediques a tus negocios en mi día santo. Considera este día como día de alegría, como día santo del Señor y digno de honor; hónralo no dedicándote a tus asuntos, ni buscando tus intereses y haciendo negocios. RVR - Si retrajeres del día de reposo tu pie, de hacer tu voluntad en mi día santo, y lo llamares delicia, santo, glorioso de Jehová; y lo venerares, no andando en tus propios caminos, ni buscando tu voluntad, ni hablando tus propias palabras,
Misc - Matt 12:49 47 Someone said to Him, “Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside seeking to speak to You.” 48 But Jesus answered the one who was telling Him and said, “Who is My mother and who are My brothers?” 49 And stretching out His hand toward His disciples, He said, “Behold My mother and My brothers! 50 “For whoever does the will of My Father who is in heaven, he is My brother and sister and mother.”
Acts 6:2 So the twelve summoned the congregation (multitude) of the disciples and said, “It is not desirable for us to neglect the word of God in order to serve tables.
Matt 8:21 Another of the disciples said to Him, “Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father.” 22 But Jesus said to him, “Follow Me, and allow the dead to bury their own dead.”
Glory & earth
Num 14:21 Nevertheless, as surely as I live and as surely as the glory of the Lord fills the whole earth
1 Chron 29:11 Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all.
Ps 57:5,11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
Ps 72:19 Praise be to his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and Amen.
Ps 108:5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, and let your glory be over all the earth.
Isa 6:3 And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.”
Hab 2:14 For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. (RVR)Porque la tierra será llena del conocimiento de la gloria de Jehová, como las aguas cubren el mar
Hab 3:3 God came from Teman, the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah His glory covered the heavens and his praise filled the earth.
Matt 24:30 “At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all the nations of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky, with power and great glory.
Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”
John 17:4 I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.
Rev 5:13 Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, singing: “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!”
Rev 14:7 He said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water.”
John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
2:11 This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him.
17:1 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you
17:4 I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do
17:5 And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began
17:10 All I have is yours, and all you have is mine. And glory has come to me through them.
17:22 I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one:
17:24 “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world
7:39 By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified.
8:54 Jesus replied, “If I glorify myself, my glory means nothing. My Father, whom you claim as your God, is the one who glorifies me.
11:4 When he heard this, Jesus said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory so that God’s Son may be glorified through it.”
12:16 At first his disciples did not understand all this. Only after Jesus was glorified did they realize that these things had been written about him and that they had done these things to him.
12:23 Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.
12:28 Father, glorify your name!” Then a voice came from heaven, “I have glorified it, and will glorify it again.”
13:31 When he was gone, Jesus said, Now is the Son of Man glorified & God is glorified in him
13:32 If God is glorified in him, God will glorify the Son in himself, and will glorify him at once
21:19 Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. Then he said to him, “Follow me!”
| so that with one hart and mouth you may Glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus ChristRomans 15:6 |
| MAKE DISCIPLES Matt.28:19-20 |
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