Some evangelism responsibility verses

Sometimes it is good to do a little topical study to give you perspective and spur you on.  Here are some verses calling all of us in Christ to our responsibility to reach a lost world!  I am not saying the list is exhaustive, so anyone can respond with other verses.


20We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God. -- 2Corinthians 5:20 NIV

7It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart; for whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God's grace with me -- Philippians 1:7 NIV

19"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." -- Matthew 4:19 NIV

17"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." -- Mark 1:7 NIV

38Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field." -- Matthew 9:38 NIV

1Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother,

   To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker, 2to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier and to the church that meets in your home: -- Philemon 1

2We sent Timothy, who is our brother and God's fellow worker^[a]in spreading the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, -- 1Thess. 3:2 NIV

35John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you chose for a time to enjoy his light. -- John 5:35 NIV

 14"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. -- Matthew 5:14 NIV

23As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; as for our brothers, they are representatives of the churches and an honor to Christ. -- 2Corinthians 8:23 NIV

 2I praise you for remembering me in everything and for holding to the teachings,^[a] just as I passed them on to you. -- 1Corinthians 11:2 NIV

18Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in^[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." -- Matthew 28:18-20 NIV

 31To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." -- John 8:31-32 NIV