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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: NT Church |
Bible Note: The N.T didn't exist when Jesus made His statement in Matt 16:18. Jesus said "I WILL build My church" - pointing to a future date. We know that His church was in existence in the book of Acts, see 2:47, 5:11,14. So when did it begin if it wasn't in Acts 2? |