After Jesus' death and resurrection, he gave a command to his disciples
References:
The MacArthur New Testament Commentary - Matthew 24-28 - John MacArthur
The Bible Exposition Commentary vol.1 – Warren W. Wiersbe
Believer’s Bible Commentary – William MacDonald
Tyndale New Testament Commentaries - Matthew - R.V.G. Tasker
Expository Notes on the Gospel of Matthew - W.A. Criswell
Studies in the Four Gospels - G. Campbell Morgan