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Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

Teaching {G1321} them {G846} to observe {G5083} all things {G3956} whatsoever {G3745} I have commanded {G1781} you {G5213}: and {G2532}, lo {G2400}, I {G1473} am {G1510} with {G3326} you {G5216} alway {G3956}{G2250}, even unto {G2193} the end {G4930} of the world {G165}. Amen {G281}.

and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember! I will be with you always, yes, even until the end of the age."

and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.

Commentary

Context

Matthew 28:20 concludes the Great Commission, Jesus Christ's final instructions to His disciples before His ascension. This verse immediately follows His command to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them. It underscores the ongoing responsibility of believers to teach and obey Christ's commands, coupled with His powerful and comforting promise of perpetual presence.

Key Themes

  • Discipleship and Obedience: The first part of the verse, "Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you," emphasizes that Christian discipleship is not merely about conversion but about comprehensive instruction in Christ's teachings and a life lived in obedience to them. This involves both understanding and practicing His commands.
  • The Enduring Presence of Christ: The profound promise, "lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world," assures believers of Jesus' continuous, unwavering presence. This divine companionship empowers His followers to fulfill the challenging mission He has given them, knowing they are not alone. It echoes the very meaning of "Emmanuel" (God with us), a theme introduced early in Matthew's Gospel.
  • Divine Authority and Scope: This promise of presence flows directly from the declaration of all authority given to Christ in heaven and on earth (Matthew 28:18). His presence is not limited by time or circumstance, extending "unto the end of the world," signifying the consummation of the present age.

Linguistic Insights

  • "alway" (KJV): The Greek phrase here is pasas tas hemeras (πάσας τὰς ἡμέρας), which literally translates to "all the days." This emphasizes the continuous, unbroken nature of Christ's presence – every single day, without exception.
  • "the end of the world" (KJV): The Greek term is sunteleias tou aiōnos (συντελείας τοῦ αἰῶνος). This is more accurately translated as "the consummation of the age" or "the close of the age," rather than just the physical end of the planet. It refers to the conclusion of the present order of things, leading to the establishment of God's eternal kingdom, a theme also found in Jesus' eschatological discourse in Matthew 24:3.

Practical Application

Matthew 28:20 provides both a clear mandate and an incredible comfort for believers today. It calls us to:

  • Faithful Discipleship: We are commissioned to not only share the Gospel but also to patiently and thoroughly teach others to live out Christ's commands in every area of life. This requires a deep understanding of Scripture and a commitment to personal obedience.
  • Courage in Mission: The promise "I am with you alway" serves as a powerful antidote to fear and discouragement in evangelism and ministry. Knowing that the Lord of all creation is with us empowers us to face challenges, knowing His presence guarantees ultimate success and support.
  • Enduring Hope: Christ's presence extends to "the end of the world," assuring us that His work will continue and His purposes will be fulfilled until His glorious return and the ultimate establishment of His kingdom, when God will dwell with humanity perfectly. This promise grounds our hope in an uncertain world.
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Cross-References

  • Isaiah 41:10 (64 votes)

    ¶ Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

  • Joshua 1:5 (49 votes)

    There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, [so] I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

  • Acts 18:9 (44 votes)

    Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:

  • Acts 18:10 (44 votes)

    For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.

  • John 14:18 (36 votes)

    I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

  • John 14:23 (36 votes)

    Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.

  • Psalms 46:7 (26 votes)

    The LORD of hosts [is] with us; the God of Jacob [is] our refuge. Selah.