The Great Commission

The eleven disciples traveled to Galilee to a specific mountain where Jesus had previously directed them to go. Upon seeing him, the disciples worshipped him, though the text states that some doubted (Matthew 28:16-17). The exact location or elevation of the mountain is not identified, as the text does not say. Jesus approached the group and spoke to them, declaring that all authority in heaven and on earth had been given to him (Matthew 28:18).

Jesus then issued a command for the disciples to go and make disciples of all nations. He specified that they were to baptize these individuals in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. The text does not say how long this process was intended to take or what specific travel routes were to be utilized. He further instructed the eleven to teach these new disciples to observe everything that he had commanded them (Matthew 28:19-20).

In the conclusion of this meeting, Jesus provided a final assurance to the disciples regarding his presence. He stated that he would be with them always, even to the end of the world (Matthew 28:20). The text does not say what happened immediately after these words were spoken or if there was further dialogue from the disciples.