Missions have always been a pivotal aspect of the Christian faith. From the Great Commission given by Jesus to His disciples to the multitude of journeys undertaken by Paul and other apostles, the Bible is filled with references to spreading the Gospel across the world.
Missions are not just about traveling to distant lands, but they are also about sharing the love and message of Jesus Christ starting from one’s local community to the ends of the earth.
Whether acting on a grand scale or through simple daily interactions, the mission of spreading the Gospel is a calling for every believer. These scriptures highlight the heart of missions, the call to love, serve, and be a light to the world in fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan for humanity.
Let these verses inspire and challenge you to live out your faith and participate in the great mission set before us.
Bible Verses About Missions
Matthew 28:19 – The Great Commission
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” – Matthew 28:19
Acts 1:8 – Empowered by the Holy Spirit
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” – Acts 1:8
Mark 16:15 – Preach to All Creation
“And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.’” – Mark 16:15
Psalm 96:3 – Declare His Glory Among the Nations
“Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.” – Psalm 96:3
Isaiah 6:8 – Here Am I, Send Me
“Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: ‘Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?’ Then I said, ‘Here am I! Send me.’” – Isaiah 6:8
Romans 10:14 – How Will They Hear?
“How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?” – Romans 10:14
2 Corinthians 5:20 – Ambassadors for Christ
“Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.” – 2 Corinthians 5:20
Matthew 24:14 – Gospel of the Kingdom
“And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.” – Matthew 24:14
John 20:21 – Sent as Jesus Was Sent
“So Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.’” – John 20:21
Acts 13:47 – A Light to the Nations
“For so the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have set you as a light to the Gentiles, That you should be for salvation to the ends of the earth.’” – Acts 13:47
1 Chronicles 16:24 – Declare Among the Peoples
“Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.” – 1 Chronicles 16:24
Luke 24:47 – Repentance and Remission of Sins
“And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.” – Luke 24:47
Romans 1:16 – The Gospel as the Power of God
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.” – Romans 1:16
1 Peter 2:9 – Proclaim His Praises
“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;” – 1 Peter 2:9
Acts 20:24 – Finishing the Race
“But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.” – Acts 20:24
Colossians 1:28 – Presenting Everyone Perfect in Christ
“Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.” – Colossians 1:28
2 Timothy 4:2 – Preach the Word
“Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.” – 2 Timothy 4:2
John 13:35 – Known by Love
“By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” – John 13:35
3 John 1:7 – Journey for His Name’s Sake
“Because they went forth for His name’s sake, taking nothing from the Gentiles.” – 3 John 1:7
Matthew 9:37-38 – Pray for Laborers
“Then He said to His disciples, ‘The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.’” – Matthew 9:37-38
Romans 15:20 – Striving to Preach
“And so I have made it my aim to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build on another man’s foundation,” – Romans 15:20
John 4:35 – Fields Are White for Harvest
“Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!” – John 4:35
Luke 10:2 – The Harvest is Plentiful
“Then He said to them, ‘The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.’” – Luke 10:2
1 Corinthians 9:22 – Becoming All Things
“To the weak I became as weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.” – 1 Corinthians 9:22
Acts 4:20 – Speaking of What We Have Seen
“For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.” – Acts 4:20
Matthew 5:14 – Light of the World
“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.” – Matthew 5:14
Philippians 1:18 – Christ is Preached
“What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.” – Philippians 1:18
Genesis 12:3 – Blessing to All Nations
“I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” – Genesis 12:3
2 Timothy 1:8 – Do Not Be Ashamed
“Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God,” – 2 Timothy 1:8
Acts 26:17-18 – Turning from Darkness to Light
“I will deliver you from the Jewish people, as well as from the Gentiles, to whom I now send you, to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.” – Acts 26:17-18
Colossians 4:3 – Open Doors for the Word
“Meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains,” – Colossians 4:3
Psalm 67:2 – God’s Way Known on Earth
“That Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations.” – Psalm 67:2
Romans 10:15 – Beautiful Feet of the Messenger
“And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!’” – Romans 10:15
Acts 14:27 – Open Door of Faith to the Gentiles
“Now when they had come and gathered the church together, they reported all that God had done with them, and that He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.” – Acts 14:27
Ephesians 3:8 – Preaching the Unsearchable Riches of Christ
“To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,” – Ephesians 3:8
2 Corinthians 2:14 – Fragrance of Christ
“Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.” – 2 Corinthians 2:14
Matthew 10:7 – Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand
“And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” – Matthew 10:7
1 Thessalonians 1:8 – Word of the Lord Has Sounded Forth
“For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place. Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything.” – 1 Thessalonians 1:8
Final Thought
The call to missions is an eternal invitation for each believer to partake in the grand narrative of God’s redeeming love for all humanity. Spurred by the Great Commission, followers of Christ are invited to bridge cultural, geographical, and relational gaps as they carry the light of the Gospel wherever they go. Each of the biblical passages shared here reminds us that missions are deeply rooted in the heart of God and are an expression of His vast and boundless love for the world.
Let these scriptures compel us to action, prayer, and a renewed commitment to share the life-transforming power of Jesus Christ. Whether you find yourself at home or across the world, the mission field is as vast as your willingness to step out in faith. May these verses instill a spirit of boldness and compassion, as we each seek to answer the call, “Whom shall I send?” with the humble response, “Here am I, send me.”