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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: I don't think I understand your answer or comment elbib. Would you please expand on it. Thanks. |
Bible Answer: Peter had just made the comment that Jesus is the Christ. Jesus replies that flesh and blood had not revealed that to him but God had. Jesus then does a play on words, He says you are Peter(Petros, a rock or boulder) and upon this rock(petra, bedrock, a mass of rock i.e. foundational) I will build my church. Petros can be moved, petra cannot be moved. This is a great word picture in the original language, a lot lost in translation. |