12 Bible Verses About Apostolate (Christian Mission)
Apostolate—linked to ministry, mission, and evangelization—is not optional but a duty for every Christian. As Vatican II teaches, through Baptism, all believers share in Christ’s prophetic mission: to proclaim the Gospel.
Explore these 12 Bible verses about apostolate:
12 Biblical Teachings on Apostolate
The Great Commission (Matthew 10:5–42)
“Jesus sent out the Twelve with these instructions: ‘Go to the lost sheep of Israel... Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.’”Make Disciples of All Nations (Matthew 28:19)
“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.”Sent Two by Two (Mark 6:7–13)
“Jesus began to send them out two by two... They preached repentance, drove out demons, and healed the sick.”Pray for Laborers (Luke 10:1–2)
“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers.”The Spirit’s Witness (John 15:26–27)
“When the Advocate comes, He will testify about Me. And you also must testify.”Matthias Chosen (Acts 1:21–26)
“Show us which of these men You have chosen to take up this apostolic ministry.”Paul’s Example (Acts 20:18–20)
“I served the Lord with humility... I have not hesitated to proclaim the Gospel publicly and from house to house.”Called to Obedience (Romans 1:5)
“Through Christ, we received grace and apostleship to call all Gentiles to faith.”Preach the Cross (1 Corinthians 1:17)
“Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the Gospel—not with wisdom, lest the cross be emptied of power.”Woe to Me If I Do Not Preach (1 Corinthians 9:16)
“I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not!”Stay Within God’s Field (2 Corinthians 10:13–16)
“We will not boast beyond limits, but work where God has assigned us.”Pray for Open Doors (Colossians 4:3–4)
“Pray that God may open a door for our message, so we may proclaim Christ clearly.”
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