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NASB | Matthew 16:18 "I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 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 the Christ]. [Eph 1:22; 4:15; 5:23; Col 1:18] |
Subject: IS PETER |
Bible Note: Actually, Peter (Greek, Petra) (Latin Petram) is a specific kind of stone used for the laying of the foundation of a house, upon whcih the walls are built. The corner stone (Jesus) is a special kind of stone which is set up on the corner of two walls so that the two rest on solid ground. So, the foundation stone is Peter upon which Jesus will build HIS church. Why should Jesus rename Simon (son of Jonah) "Kepha" (aramaic) stone if He is going to refer something else as a stone? |