Matthew 28:19

Epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians

have been fulfilled in the Gospel, [our Lord saying,] "Go ye and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost."[84]

Epistle of Ignatius to the Philippians

Wherefore also the Lord, when He sent forth the apostles to make disciples of all nations, commanded them to "baptize in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost,"[21]

Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III

He said to them," Go and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost."[310]

Tertullian An Answer to the Jews

Again, in the Pslams, David says: "Bring to God, ye countries of the nations"-undoubtedly because "unto every land" the preaching of the apostles had to "go out"[76]

Tertullian The Prescription Against Heretics

It is only at the last that He instructs them to "go and teach all nations, and baptize them,"[98]

Tertullian The Prescription Against Heretics

nations, who were to be baptized into the Father, and into the Son, and into the Holy Ghost."[203]

Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV

Even to the last He taught us (the same truth of His mission), when He sent forth His apostles to preach His gospel "among all nations; "[1705]

Tertullian On Baptism

saith, "teach the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."[139]

Hippolytus Dogmatical and Historical Fragments

For the Jews glorified (or gloried in) the Father, but gave Him not thanks, for they did not recognise the Son. The disciples recognised the Son, but not in the Holy Ghost; wherefore they also denied Him.[264]

Seventh Council of Carthage Under Cyprian

the Catholic Church, brethren, hath always remained and still remains with us, and even especially in the Trinity of baptism, as our Lord says, "Go ye and baptize the nations, in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."[32]

Seventh Council of Carthage Under Cyprian

And in another place: "Go ye and teach the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost."[72]

A Treatise Against the Heretic Novatian by an Anonymous Bishop

Whence also the Lord Christ charges upon Peter, and moreover also upon the rest of His disciples, "Go ye and preach the Gospel to the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost."[14]

A Treatise on Re-Baptism by an Anonymous Writer

I Observe that it has been asked among the brethren what course ought specially to be adopted towards the persons of those who, although baptized in heresy, have yet been baptized in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,[1]

A Treatise on Re-Baptism by an Anonymous Writer

Neither must you esteem what our Lord said as being contrary to this treatment: "Go ye, teach the nations; baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost."[17]

Pseudo-Gregory Thaumaturgus A Sectional Confession of Faith

Seest thou that all through Scripture the Spirit is preached, and yet nowhere named a creature? And what can the impious have to say if the Lord sends forth His disciples to baptize in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit?[58]

Victorinus Commentary on the Apocalypse of the Blessed John "] The many waters are understood to be many peoples, or the gift of baptism that He sent forth by the apostles, saying: "Go ye, teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost."[15]

Didache

Having first said all these things, baptize into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,[75]

Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book II

Let the presbyters be esteemed by you to represent us the apostles, and let them be the teachers of divine knowledge; since our Lord, when He sent us, said, "Go ye, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you."[146]

Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book V

and who received a command from Him to preach the Gospel to all the world, and to make disciples of all nations,[64]

Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book VI

Be ye likewise contented with one baptism alone, that which is into the death of the Lord; not that which is conferred by wicked heretics, but that which is conferred by unblameable priests, "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: "[80]

Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book VII

O bishop, or presbyter, we have already given direction, and we now say, that thou shalt so baptize as the Lord commanded us, saying: "Go ye, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost (teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you): "[106]

Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book VII

e must beforehand purify his heart from all wickedness of disposition, from all spot and wrinkle, and then partake of the holy things; for as the skilfullest husbandman does first purge his ground of the thorns which are grown up therein, and does then sow his wheat, so ought you also to take away all impiety from them, and then to sow the seeds of piety in them, and vouchsafe them baptism. For even our Lord did in this manner exhort us, saying first, "Make disciples of all nations; "[187]

Recognitions of Clement II

In the first place, I shall answer your assertion, that I set forth the words of my Master, and from them resolve matters about which there is still doubt. Our Lord, when He sent us apostles to preach, enjoined us to teach all nations[29]

Clementine Homily XVII "Knowing therefore that we knew all that was spoken by Him, and that we could supply the proofs, He sent us to the ignorant Gentiles to baptize them for remission of sins, and commanded us to teach them first.[16]

Origen Commentary on Matthew Book X

And the Apostles on this account left Israel and did that which had been enjoined on them by the Saviour, "Make disciples of all the nations,"[123]