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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: What/who is "the rock" |
Bible Note: The more i read the verse and the more i questuin myself the more i begin t think that this verse can be interpreted on so many levels it is almost impossible for us to specify exactly which one the author means..... if when this verse is read Christians can take comfort from either the rock of faith in jesus as displayed by peter or the rock of jesus as the cornerstone of there life then they are both good enough explanations for me! God speaks to those from his word where they need to be met... this verse depending on what God wants to say can be both evangelistic or a verse of encouragement. Sorry if my opinion is not very clear here as i am in a rush... i have a meeting to go to!!!! If you would like to follow this debate up with myself in person you can contact me at john.crawford@merseymail.co.uk |