Matthew 28:18 nasb — And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.

NASB

"And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth."

— Matthew 28:18, NASB

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Matthew 28 — Context

15

And they took the money and did as they had been instructed; and this story was widely spread among the Jews, and is to this day.

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But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated.

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When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful.

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And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.

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"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,

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teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

Matthew 28:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 28:18 say?
Matthew 28:18 in the NASB reads: “And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.”
Where is Matthew 28:18 in the Bible?
Matthew 28:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 28, verse 18.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 28:18.
What translation should I read Matthew 28:18 in?
Matthew 28:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 28:18?
Matthew 28:18 reads (NASB): “And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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