KJV ORIGINAL
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So go and make disciples of people from every nation, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus is commanding his followers to spread his teachings to everyone in the world and baptize new believers in the name of the Trinity.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Jesus' final instructions to his disciples after his resurrection, known as the Great Commission. Jesus had just conquered death and was preparing to ascend to heaven, giving his followers their ultimate mission. This command would transform Christianity from a local Jewish movement into a global faith that would spread across cultures and continents.
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