In this prelude to the Great Commission, Jesus states the basis on which He can command His apostles, and through them the church, to be the messengers of the gospel. It is a huge statement for Jesus to say that 'all authority' resides in Himself. However, He made it clear that the authority was not snatched (as Satan had done Matthew 4:8-10; John 12:31). Jesus did not grasp authority or divine status (Philippians 2:5-6); it was given to Him by Father God.
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