The Power and Authority of Christ
Matthew 28:18
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, All power is given to me in heaven and in earth.


I. An account of the extent of our Saviour's power; that He is invested with all power, both in heaven and earth.

II. A declaration of the original of that unlimited power and authority. "All power," saith He, "is given Me," that is, from the Father.

III. The commission He thereupon grants His disciples — "Go ye, therefore, and teach all nations."

IV. The doctrine which all nations were to be taught, and into which they were to be baptized.

V. The practice of those who were to be baptized into this faith — "teaching, them to observe all things, whatsoever I have commanded you.

VI. The promise of effectual assistance to the disciples sent forth upon this commission — "And lo! I am with you always, even unto the end of the world."

(S. Clarke.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

WEB: Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.




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