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Missionary Work

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Mark 16:15

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

Matthew 28:19–20

Go,and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, — read the full passage →

Acts 6:4

But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word.”

1 Timothy 4:12

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

Acts 1:8

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth.”

Romans 10:14

How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in him whom they have not heard? How will they hear without a preacher?

1 Peter 3:15

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:

Mark 16:15–16

He said to them, “Go into all the world, and preach the Good News to the whole creation. — read the full passage →

1 Peter 4:10

As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.

Philippians 4:6–7

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. — read the full passage →

Matthew 24:14

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

John 20:19–24

When therefore it was evening, on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were locked where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be to you.” — read the full passage →

Colossians 3:23

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

1 Corinthians 11:1–2

Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ. — read the full passage →

Romans 8:28

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Ephesians 5:1

Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children.

Matthew 16:15–19

He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” — read the full passage →

Luke 18:29–30

He said to them, “Most certainly I tell you, there is no one who has left house, or wife, or brothers, or parents, or children, for the Kingdom of God’s sake, — read the full passage →

Romans 10:13

For, “Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Matthew 5:14–16

You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden. — read the full passage →

Matthew 28:19

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

James 2:26

For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.

Acts 13:2

As they served the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Separate Barnabas and Saul for me, for the work to which I have called them.”

Acts 13:47

For so has the Lord commanded us, saying, ‘I have set you as a light for the Gentiles, that you should bring salvation to the uttermost parts of the earth.’”

Acts 1:1–26

The first book I wrote, Theophilus, concerned all that Jesus began both to do and to teach, — read the full passage →

John 16:33

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

Revelation 14:6

I saw an angel flying in mid heaven, having an eternal Good News to proclaim to those who dwell on the earth, and to every nation, tribe, language, and people.

Romans 2:6–16

who “will pay back to everyone according to their works:” — read the full passage →

John 20:21

Jesus therefore said to them again, “Peace be to you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.”

John 1:12

But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God’s children, to those who believe in his name:

John 3:3

Jesus answered him, “Most certainly, I tell you, unless one is born anew, he can’t see the Kingdom of God.”

Acts 13:2–3

As they served the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Separate Barnabas and Saul for me, for the work to which I have called them.” — read the full passage →

James 1:1–4

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are in the Dispersion: Greetings. — read the full passage →

2 Timothy 2:2

The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.

John 6:50–71

This is the bread which comes down out of heaven, that anyone may eat of it and not die. — read the full passage →

Acts 2:38

Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2:38–39

Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. — read the full passage →

Philippians 2:12–13

So then, my beloved, even as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. — read the full passage →

Luke 24:47

and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Luke 10:1–2

Now after these things, the Lord also appointed seventy others, and sent them two by two ahead of him into every city and place, where he was about to come. — read the full passage →

2 Corinthians 2:14

Now thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and reveals through us the sweet aroma of his knowledge in every place.

Matthew 28:18–20

Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. — read the full passage →

John 6:55–59

For my flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. — read the full passage →

Mark 13:10

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

John 6:67–71

Jesus said therefore to the twelve, “You don’t also want to go away, do you?” — read the full passage →

1 Peter 3:18–22

Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring you to God; being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit; — read the full passage →

Matthew 6:33

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

Luke 10:1

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

1 Thessalonians 2:4

But even as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who tests our hearts.

Romans 10:15

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

Luke 10:2

Then he said to them, “The harvest is indeed plentiful, but the laborers are few. Pray therefore to the Lord of the harvest, that he may send out laborers into his harvest.

2 Corinthians 4:6–7

seeing it is God who said, “Light will shine out of darkness,” who has shone in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. — read the full passage →

Romans 10:13–14

For, “Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.” — read the full passage →

John 6:47–50

Most certainly, I tell you, he who believes in me has eternal life. — read the full passage →

Matthew 4:17

From that time, Jesus began to preach, and to say, “Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”

Revelation 1:1

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

Romans 10:13–15

For, “Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.” — read the full passage →

Acts 26:14–18

When we had all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice saying to me in the Hebrew language, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ — read the full passage →

Acts 11:18

When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, “Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life!”

Acts 8:27–32

He arose and went; and behold, there was a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was over all her treasure, who had come to Jerusalem to worship. — read the full passage →

Acts 8:12

But when they believed Philip preaching good news concerning the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.

Acts 3:6

But Peter said, “Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!”

Acts 2:1–47

Now when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all with one accord in one place. — read the full passage →

John 6:63–66

It is the spirit who gives life. The flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and are life. — read the full passage →

John 4:35

Don’t you say, ‘There are yet four months until the harvest?’ Behold, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and look at the fields, that they are white for harvest already.

John 3:35–36

The Father loves the Son, and has given all things into his hand. — read the full passage →

John 10:16

I have other sheep, which are not of this fold.I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd.

Mark 9:43–48

If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed, rather than having your two hands to go into Gehenna, into the unquenchable fire, — read the full passage →

Mark 6:7–13

He called to himself the twelve, and began to send them out two by two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits. — read the full passage →

Galatians 6:9

Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.

1 Corinthians 3:16

Don’t you know that you are a temple of God, and that God’s Spirit lives in you?

Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.

Luke 4:14–21

Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee, and news about him spread through all the surrounding area. — read the full passage →

2 Corinthians 5:20

We are therefore ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

Ephesians 4:11–13

He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers; — read the full passage →

Acts 17:27–29

that they should seek the Lord, if perhaps they might reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. — read the full passage →

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