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Matthew 28:19 and Acts 2:38

Read Jesus' command and its apostolic fulfillment together.

10 minutes5 key stepsFoundational
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Matthew 28:19

Notice the singular name

Jesus commands baptism into one name.

“Baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.”
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02
Luke 24:46–47

The commission in His name

Repentance and remission are proclaimed in Jesus' name.

“Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”
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Acts 2:38

The apostles begin the mission

Peter commands baptism in the name of Jesus Christ.

“Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
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04
Acts 8:16

The pattern crosses boundaries

Samaritan believers receive the same baptismal name.

“Only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.”
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Acts 19:5

The pattern is corrected and repeated

Paul baptizes disciples into the name of the Lord Jesus.

“When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.”
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Matthew 28:19 Luke 24:46–47 Acts 2:38 Acts 8:16 Acts 19:5
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