30 Bible Verses About Missionary Work (With Commentary)

Pastor David

Bible Verses About Missionary Work

Missionary work is at the heart of fulfilling the Great Commission, as Jesus calls His followers to share the Gospel and make disciples of all nations. The Bible emphasizes the importance of spreading God’s Word, proclaiming His love, and serving others in both local and global contexts. These 30 Bible verses provide encouragement, instruction, and inspiration for engaging in missionary work, reminding us of the calling and responsibility to share the Good News with all people.

Bible Verses About Missionary Work

1. Matthew 28:19-20
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them… teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”

Jesus commands His followers to spread the Gospel, making disciples and teaching others to obey His teachings.

2. 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.”

God’s Spirit empowers us to witness and share the Gospel across all regions of the world.

3. Mark 16:15
“He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.’”

Jesus commands His followers to preach the Gospel to all people, across the entire world.

4. Romans 10:13-14
“For, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’ How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in?”

Missionary work is vital because people need to hear about Jesus in order to believe and be saved.

5. Isaiah 6:8
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’”

Isaiah’s willingness to be sent reflects the heart of missionary work—being ready to go wherever God calls.

6. Matthew 9:37-38
“Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.’”

Jesus urges prayer for more workers to help bring people to faith, highlighting the need for missionaries.

7. Luke 10:2
“He told them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest… to send out workers.’”

Jesus emphasizes the urgency of sending more workers into the field to spread the Gospel.

8. 1 Chronicles 16:24
“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.”

We are called to proclaim God’s glory and His works to all the nations of the earth.

9. Acts 13:47
“For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’”

Missionary work brings the light of salvation to all people, especially those who have not heard the Gospel.

10. Romans 15:20
“It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known.”

Paul’s missionary desire reflects the importance of sharing the Gospel in unreached areas.

11. John 20:21
“Again Jesus said, ‘Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.’”

Jesus sends His followers into the world just as the Father sent Him, to bring the message of salvation.

12. 2 Timothy 4:2
“Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season.”

Missionary work requires readiness to share the Gospel at all times, in all circumstances.

13. Psalm 96:3
“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.”

Proclaiming God’s glory and deeds is a central mission for every believer, reaching all nations.

14. Luke 24:47
“Repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”

The message of repentance and forgiveness must be preached to all nations, beginning locally and spreading globally.

15. Galatians 6:9
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

Missionaries are encouraged to persevere in sharing the Gospel, knowing that their efforts will bear fruit.

16. Matthew 24:14
“And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.”

The Gospel must reach the entire world, as a testimony to all nations before the end comes.

17. Acts 20:24
“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me.”

Paul’s dedication to spreading the Gospel highlights the singular focus of missionary work.

18. 1 Peter 3:15
“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.”

Missionaries must always be ready to explain their faith and share the hope of the Gospel.

19. Isaiah 52:7
“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news.”

Those who bring the Gospel to others are seen as bearers of beauty and life-saving news.

20. Psalm 105:1
“Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.”

Missionaries are called to make known God’s works and His saving power among all nations.

21. Romans 1:16
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.”

Missionaries boldly proclaim the Gospel, knowing it is the power of God for salvation.

22. Mark 13:10
“And the gospel must first be preached to all nations.”

Jesus emphasizes that the Gospel must be preached worldwide before His return.

23. Proverbs 11:30
“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives.”

Missionary work involves bringing people to the saving knowledge of Christ, bringing life to others.

24. John 15:16
“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit.”

God chooses and appoints His people to bear lasting fruit through the proclamation of the Gospel.

25. 2 Corinthians 5:20
“We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.”

Missionaries are ambassadors for Christ, representing Him and sharing His message with the world.

26. Colossians 4:3
“And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ.”

Prayer is essential in missionary work, asking God to open doors for the Gospel to be preached.

27. 1 Corinthians 9:22
“I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.”

Missionary work involves adapting to reach people where they are, with the goal of sharing Christ’s love.

28. Acts 4:20
“As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.”

Missionaries are compelled to share the Gospel because of their personal experience with God’s transformative power.

29. 1 Corinthians 3:9
“For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.”

Missionaries are co-laborers with God, planting seeds of faith in others.

30. Matthew 10:7-8
“As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’”

The heart of missionary work is proclaiming the arrival of God’s kingdom and His message of hope.

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