Lee, KukzinViljoen, Francois P.2015-09-102015-09-102010-02Lee, K. & Viljoen, F.P.,2010, ‘The target group of the Ultimate Commission (Matthew 28:19)’, HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 66(1), Art. #184, 5 pages. DOI:10.4102/hts.v66i1.1840259-9422 (print)2072-8050 (online)10.4102/hts.v66i1.184http://hdl.handle.net/2263/49768The inclusion of ‘all nations’ as the mission target in the Ultimate Commission of Matthew 28:19 somehow comes as a surprise. The Gentiles seem to have been excluded from Jesus’ and his disciples’ mission in two passages (10:5–6; 15:24). In an attempt to establish the target group of the great commandment, this article investigates the meaning of the phrase pavnta ta; e[qnh as used in 28:19 and subsequently the literary contexts of the commandment.en© 2010. The Authors. Licensee: OpenJournals Publishing. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.Ultimate CommissionMatthew 28:19JewsGentilesDiscipleshipArticle