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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] |
Bible Question: What is the generally accepted interpretation of "upon this rock"? What/who is "the rock"? Is Peter the rock? Or will the church be built upon the information ("rock")contained in Peter's statement in the prior verse that Jesus is the Christ? |
Bible Answer: This is not a subject i have studied at length but I believe these verses speak for themselves! I believe the rock is describing peters unshakeable faith granted to him by God so that Peter could be the first real missionary for Christ! |