23 Bible Verses About Evangelism

In the Bible, Jesus sends his followers out to proclaim the kingdom during his ministry and again, after his resurrection, to make disciples of all nations. Matthew 10:5-7 and 28:19-20 record both. Paul explains why the message has to be spoken (Romans 10:13-14), and Peter asks for answers given “with gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15). The English word comes from the Greek euangelizo, to announce good news or preach the gospel. The noun euangelistes, evangelist, appears three times in…