Matthew
“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.”
Matthew 28:20
Matthew 28:20 (KJV) speaks to God's presence promise, God's presence, and reassurance — words set in Matthew, the Gospel that presents Jesus as the promised King. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”
Matthew 1:23“If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.”
Psalms 139:8“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
Joshua 1:9“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
Deuteronomy 31:6“And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”
Deuteronomy 31:8“And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.”
Exodus 33:14
Common questions
What does Matthew 28:20 mean?
In the King James Version, Matthew 28:20 reads: "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." The verse speaks to God's presence promise, God's presence, and reassurance. To read it well, take it in the flow of Matthew 28 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Matthew 28:20 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Matthew 28:20 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Matthew chapter 28.
What are some related Bible verses to Matthew 28:20?
Verses that sit beside Matthew 28:20 include Matthew 1:23, Psalms 139:8, and Joshua 1:9. Reading them alongside Matthew 28:20 deepens the theme of God's presence promise.
How can I pray with Matthew 28:20?
Read Matthew 28:20 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.