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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: Are people who lived before Christ members of the catholic church we speak of in the apostle's creed? |
Bible Answer: The Catholic (upper case c) church is part of the catholic (lower case c) church which is the entire church. Are people who lived before Christ members of the catholic church we speak of in the apostle's creed? ... answer that depends on one's view |