25 Bible Verses about Missionaries
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Now in the assembly that was at Antioch there were some prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen the foster brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
But Paul didn't think that it was a good idea to take with them someone who had withdrawn from them in Pamphylia, and didn't go with them to do the work.
But you be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill your ministry.
Now after these things, the Lord also appointed seventy others, and sent them two by two ahead of him into every city and place, where he was about to come.
Into whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat the things that are set before you.
And how will they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the Good News of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!"
Then the contention grew so sharp that they separated from each other. Barnabas took Mark with him, and sailed away to Cyprus,
because we wanted to come to you -- indeed, I, Paul, once and again -- but Satan hindered us.
But these things don't count; nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to the Good News of the grace of God.
He said to them, "Take nothing for your journey -- neither staffs, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats apiece.
In the year that king Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up; and his train filled the temple. Above him stood the seraphim. Each one had six wings. With two he covered his face. With two he covered his feet. With two he flew. One called to another, and said, "Holy, holy, holy, is Yahweh of Armies! The whole earth is full of his glory!"read more.
The foundations of the thresholds shook at the voice of him who called, and the house was filled with smoke. Then I said, "Woe is me! For I am undone, because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for my eyes have seen the King, Yahweh of Armies!" Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar. He touched my mouth with it, and said, "Behold, this has touched your lips; and your iniquity is taken away, and your sin forgiven." I heard the Lord's voice, saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here I am. Send me!"
Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their service, also taking with them John whose surname was Mark.
Now Paul and his company set sail from Paphos, and came to Perga in Pamphylia. John departed from them and returned to Jerusalem.
From this man's seed, God has brought salvation to Israel according to his promise,
When they had gone through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia.
Therefore, sirs, cheer up! For I believe God, that it will be just as it has been spoken to me.
After some days Paul said to Barnabas, "Let's return now and visit our brothers in every city in which we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing."
Jesus sent these twelve out, and commanded them, saying, "Don't go among the Gentiles, and don't enter into any city of the Samaritans.
Jesus therefore said to them again, "Peace be to you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you."
A certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, one who worshiped God, heard us; whose heart the Lord opened to listen to the things which were spoken by Paul.
Sing to Yahweh a new song! Sing to Yahweh, all the earth.
From Thematic Bible
Missionaries » In visiting and relieving the poor, the sick, &c
"'If your brother has become poor, and his hand can't support him among you; then you shall uphold him. He shall live with you like an alien and a temporary resident.
He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor.
In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
I was naked, and you clothed me. I was sick, and you visited me. I was in prison, and you came to me.'
Missionaries » In aiding ministers in their labors
Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,
When I was present with you and was in need, I wasn't a burden on anyone, for the brothers, when they came from Macedonia, supplied the measure of my need. In everything I kept myself from being burdensome to you, and I will continue to do so.
However you did well that you shared in my affliction. You yourselves also know, you Philippians, that in the beginning of the Good News, when I departed from Macedonia, no assembly shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you only. For even in Thessalonica you sent once and again to my need.
They have testified about your love before the assembly. You will do well to send them forward on their journey in a way worthy of God,
Missionaries » In holy conservation
Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.
The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice.
Missionaries » In teaching and exhorting
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.
not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as you see the Day approaching.
Then I will teach transgressors your ways. Sinners shall be converted to you.
but exhort one another day by day, so long as it is called "today;" lest any one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.
Missionaries » Encouragement to
Brothers, if any among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death, and will cover a multitude of sins.
but God chose the foolish things of the world that he might put to shame those who are wise. God chose the weak things of the world, that he might put to shame the things that are strong;
Missionaries » In the family
and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.
The living, the living, he shall praise you, as I do this day. The father shall make known your truth to the children.
For how do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?
For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a teaching in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children; that the generation to come might know, even the children who should be born; who should arise and tell their children, that they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments, read more.
and might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation that didn't make their hearts loyal, whose spirit was not steadfast with God.
Missionaries » In talking of God and his works
I will also meditate on all your work, and consider your doings.
My tongue will also talk about your righteousness all day long, for they are disappointed, and they are confounded, who want to harm me. By Solomon.
Let me understand the teaching of your precepts! Then I will meditate on your wondrous works.
They will speak of the glory of your kingdom, and talk about your power; to make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, the glory of the majesty of his kingdom.
Missionaries » With a willing heart
Then the people rejoiced, because they offered willingly, because with a perfect heart they offered willingly to Yahweh: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly as this? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you.
The children of Israel brought a freewill offering to Yahweh; every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all the work, which Yahweh had commanded to be made by Moses.
Missionaries » In a holy example
that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world,
Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
so that you became an example to all who believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.
Missionaries » In seeking the edification of others
Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.
So then, let us follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.
Missionaries » In their intercourse with the world
Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.
that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world, holding up the word of life; that I may have something to boast in the day of Christ, that I didn't run in vain nor labor in vain.
Missionaries » In inviting others to embrace the gospel
Many peoples shall go and say, "Come, let's go up to the mountain of Yahweh, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths." For out of Zion the law shall go forth, and the word of Yahweh from Jerusalem.
Nathanael said to him, "Can any good thing come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see."
Missionaries » Women and children as well as men
From the lips of babes and infants you have established strength, because of your adversaries, that you might silence the enemy and the avenger.
But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children who were crying in the temple and saying, "Hosanna to the son of David!" they were indignant, and said to him, "Do you hear what these are saying?" Jesus said to them, "Yes. Did you never read, 'Out of the mouth of babes and nursing babies you have perfected praise?'"
Missionaries » In admonishing others
We exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient toward all.
Missionaries » In interceding for others
Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.
praying together for us also, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds;
Pray for us, for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.
Missionaries » Illustrated
He called ten servants of his, and gave them ten mina coins, and told them, 'Conduct business until I come.'
"For it is like a man, going into another country, who called his own servants, and entrusted his goods to them.
Missionaries » With a superabundant liberality
They spoke to Moses, saying, "The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work which Yahweh commanded to make." Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, "Let neither man nor woman make anything else for the offering for the sanctuary." So the people were restrained from bringing. For the stuff they had was sufficient for all the work to make it, and too much.
For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,
Missionaries » In reproving others
Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them.
"'You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him.
Missionaries » In preferring Christ above all relations
"If anyone comes to me, and doesn't disregard his own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he can't be my disciple.
For I determined not to know anything among you, except Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
Missionaries » In old age
Remember the days of old. Consider the years of many generations. Ask your father, and he will show you; your elders, and they will tell you.
Yes, even when I am old and gray-haired, God, don't forsake me, until I have declared your strength to the next generation, your might to everyone who is to come.
Missionaries » In declaring what God has done for them
Come, and hear, all you who fear God. I will declare what he has done for my soul.
Yahweh, truly I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your handmaid. You have freed me from my chains. I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on the name of Yahweh. I will pay my vows to Yahweh, yes, in the presence of all his people, read more.
in the courts of Yahweh's house, in the midst of you, Jerusalem. Praise Yah!
Missionaries » In youth
both young men and maidens; old men and children: let them praise the name of Yahweh, for his name alone is exalted. His glory is above the earth and the heavens.
Missionaries » In dedicating themselves to the service of God
One thing I have asked of Yahweh, that I will seek after, that I may dwell in the house of Yahweh all the days of my life, to see Yahweh's beauty, and to inquire in his temple.
If it seems evil to you to serve Yahweh, choose this day whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve Yahweh."
Missionaries » From their calling as saints
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:
and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation.' These are the words which you shall speak to the children of Israel."
Missionaries » An imperative duty
'Curse Meroz,' said the angel of Yahweh. 'Curse bitterly its inhabitants, because they didn't come to help Yahweh, to help Yahweh against the mighty.'
He answered them, "I tell you that if these were silent, the stones would cry out."
Missionaries » Exemplified
They therefore who were scattered abroad by the oppression that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except to Jews only. But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists, preaching the Lord Jesus.
Missionaries » In following Christ
When Jesus heard these things, he said to him, "You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have, and distribute it to the poor. You will have treasure in heaven. Come, follow me."
Missionaries » The principle on which
For the love of Christ constrains us; because we judge thus, that one died for all, therefore all died. He died for all, that those who live should no longer live to themselves, but to him who for their sakes died and rose again.
Missionaries » However weak they may be
but God chose the foolish things of the world that he might put to shame those who are wise. God chose the weak things of the world, that he might put to shame the things that are strong;
Missionaries » Messengers of hezekiah
So the couriers went with the letters from the king and his princes throughout all Israel and Judah, and according to the commandment of the king, saying, "You children of Israel, turn again to Yahweh, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, that he may return to the remnant that have escaped of you out of the hand of the kings of Assyria.
Missionaries » In first giving their own selves to the lord
This was not as we had hoped, but first they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Hannah
Hannah prayed, and said: "My heart exults in Yahweh! My horn is exalted in Yahweh. My mouth is enlarged over my enemies, because I rejoice in your salvation. There is no one as holy as Yahweh, For there is no one besides you, nor is there any rock like our God. "Talk no more so exceeding proudly. Don't let arrogance come out of your mouth, For Yahweh is a God of knowledge. By him actions are weighed. read more.
"The bows of the mighty men are broken. Those who stumbled are armed with strength. Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread. Those who were hungry have ceased [to hunger]. Yes, the barren has borne seven. She who has many children languishes. "Yahweh kills, and makes alive. He brings down to Sheol, and brings up. Yahweh makes poor, and makes rich. He brings low, he also lifts up. He raises up the poor out of the dust. He lifts up the needy from the dunghill, To make them sit with princes, and inherit the throne of glory. For the pillars of the earth are Yahweh's. He has set the world on them. He will keep the feet of his holy ones, but the wicked shall be put to silence in darkness; for no man shall prevail by strength. Those who strive with Yahweh shall be broken to pieces. He will thunder against them in the sky. "Yahweh will judge the ends of the earth. He will give strength to his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed."
Missionaries » In giving a reason for their faith
It will happen, when your children ask you, 'What do you mean by this service?' that you shall say, 'It is the sacrifice of Yahweh's Passover, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he struck the Egyptians, and spared our houses.'" The people bowed their heads and worshiped.
Missionaries » As faithful stewards
As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms. If anyone speaks, let it be as it were the very words of God. If anyone serves, let it be as of the strength which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Shadrach
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered the king, Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. If it be [so], our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace; and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king. But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods, nor worship the golden image which you have set up.
Missionaries » The zeal of hypocrites should provoke to
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you travel around by sea and land to make one proselyte; and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much of a son of Gehenna as yourselves.
Missionaries » The zeal of idolaters should provoke to
The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead the dough, to make cakes to the queen of the sky, and to pour out drink offerings to other gods, that they may provoke me to anger.
Missionaries » In joyfully suffering for Christ
For you both had compassion on me in my chains, and joyfully accepted the plundering of your possessions, knowing that you have for yourselves a better possession and an enduring one in the heavens.
Missionaries » In openly confessing Christ
Everyone therefore who confesses me before men, him I will also confess before my Father who is in heaven.
Missionaries » In encouraging the weak
Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Tell those who have a fearful heart, "Be strong. Don't be afraid. Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God's retribution. He will come and save you.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Barnabas
Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas (which is, being interpreted, Son of Encouragement), a Levite, a man of Cyprus by race, having a field, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Andrew
He first found his own brother, Simon, and said to him, "We have found the Messiah!" (which is, being interpreted, Christ). He brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him, and said, "You are Simon the son of Jonah. You shall be called Cephas" (which is by interpretation, Peter).
Missionaries » In showing forth God's praises
Missionaries » In holy boldness
I will also speak of your statutes before kings, and will not be disappointed.
Missionaries » In holy conduct
having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Captive maid
She said to her mistress, "I wish that my lord were with the prophet who is in Samaria! Then he would heal him of his leprosy."
Missionaries » Noah
and didn't spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah with seven others, a preacher of righteousness, when he brought a flood on the world of the ungodly;
Missionaries » Blessedness of
Those who are wise shall shine as the brightness of the expanse; and those who turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Apollos
This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, although he knew only the baptism of John.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Aquila
He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside, and explained to him the way of God more accurately.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Leper
One of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice.
Missionaries » Apollos
Now a certain Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by race, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus. He was mighty in the Scriptures.
Missionaries » Christ
Missionaries » In hating life for Christ
"If anyone comes to me, and doesn't disregard his own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he can't be my disciple.
Missionaries » After the example of Christ
even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Restored demoniac
He went his way, and began to proclaim in Decapolis how Jesus had done great things for him, and everyone marveled.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Woman of samaria
Missionaries » Exemplified » Philip
Nathanael said to him, "Can any good thing come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see."
Missionaries » Exemplified » Anna
Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
Missionaries » Peter
When there had been much discussion, Peter rose up and said to them, "Brothers, you know that a good while ago God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the nations should hear the word of the Good News, and believe.
Missionaries » In forsaking all for Christ
When they had brought their boats to land, they left everything, and followed him.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Joanna
and Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herod's steward; Susanna; and many others; who served them from their possessions.
Missionaries » Members of the early church
Topics on Missionaries
Missionaries, Call Of
Psalm 96:2-3Sing to Yahweh! Bless his name! Proclaim his salvation from day to day!
Missionaries, Support For
Matthew 10:17-23But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to councils, and in their synagogues they will scourge you.
Missionaries, Task Of
Romans 10:14-15How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in him whom they have not heard? How will they hear without a preacher?