Matthew 16:18

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

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Other Translations for Matthew 16:18

BSB
And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
AKJV
And I say also to you, That you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
CPDV
And I say to you, that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.
ERV
And I also say unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.
NHEB
I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.
SMT
And I say to thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock will I build my church; and the gates of hell shall not overcome her.

Commentary for Matthew 16:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 16:18
Summary
Jesus establishes church on Peter as foundation
Place
Caesarea Philippi
Event
Jesus announces church foundation
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Promise