# Is “Missionary” in the Bible?

> No. “Missionary” is not in the Bible. It is not in the Lumin Translation or the King James Bible.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/is-it-in-the-bible/missionary
By Andrew Kittridge · November 9, 2026

The Bible speaks of people “sent” to tell the good news.

## The Bible’s words for it: “being sent”

> And how can anyone preach without being sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who proclaim the good news of good things!”
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> — [Romans 10:15](https://www.lumin.faith/read/romans/10#15) (Lumin Translation)

- Lumin Translation: 0
- King James Version: 0

## Common questions

### Is “Missionary” in the Bible?

No. “Missionary” is not in the Bible. It is not in the Lumin Translation or the King James Bible. The Bible speaks of people “sent” to tell the good news.

### What does the Bible say instead of “missionary”?

The Bible speaks of people “sent” to tell the good news. The verse is Romans 10:15: “And how can anyone preach without being sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who proclaim the good news of good things!””

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