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KJV Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

"and of the"... would imply that they had three names, not one name singular. This is if we even accept the text as is. There is strong evidence that this verse itself is a textual corruption.

In Acts 2:38: Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."

Why didn't Peter follow the proper procedure?

Eusebius cites Matthew 28:19 many times in his work, always in the same form: "Go ye and make disciples of all nations in my name, teaching them to observe all things, whatsoever I commanded you."

Perhaps the reading has been corrupted after all, but you may accept as is if you wish.

I'm not trying to give you a hard time, but I just want to share what I know and offer you something to think about. Jesus came to glorify God, not to make himself God. To make a man God takes glory away from God.

I will assume that you are a Catholic by your beliefs and use of the NIV. If so then of course I understand that it is foundational to your religion that you accept Jesus as God and we can part ways.

Not Catholic. Bible believer. As Jesus said, "Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father." The Biblical evidence for the deity of Christ is overwhelming. The evidence I presented in this post makes my case as best I can.