Matthew 16:18 — And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church; a… — AMP | maBible
Read Matthew 16:18 (Amplified Bible) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Matthew 16.18, Matthew 16v18, Mt. 16:18. And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades (death) will not overpower it [by preventing the resurrection of…
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18 And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades (death) will not overpower it [by preventing the resurrection of the Christ]. [Eph 1:22; 4:15; 5:23; Col 1:18]
Notes and references
Gr petros, a small or detached stone.
Gr petra, bedrock or a huge rock. Jesus uses a simple play on the Greek words petros and petra in this verse. Throughout the N. T. Christ is clearly depicted as both the foundation petra and chief cornerstone of the church. Here He praises Peter for his accurate confession of faith in Him as Messia…
The physical death of Christ will not hinder the establishment of the church nor will death overtake the church.
About this book
Author: Matthieu · Written: Entre 80 et 90 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: 2h40 · Characters: Jean-Baptiste, Pierre, Marie, Joseph, père de Jésus, Les trois mages, Hérode, Matthieu