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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: "upon this rock I will build my church" |
Bible Note: Hi, Emmaus... I am curious about something. Honestly, so... without any other motive than to know how the Western Church deals with this issue: I understand that Roman Catholicism sees Peter as the first pope. Galatians 2:11 refers to a situation in which Paul publicly corrected Peter. Peter was accused of "dissembling" and "dissimulation." This behavior must have entaled speaking ex cathedra (and behaving consistently with the speaking), since it had to do with seperation from the unclean. If that is so, then wouldn't this situation have made Paul the greater apostle, since he was rightfully correcting a lie and a lying behavior? The servant never corrects the master. I was wondering how your theologians have dealt with this? Thank you for taking the time to respond. In Him, Doc PS If there are any Eastern Orthodox or Koptic Orthodox members of the forum, I would be interested in hearing there comments as well. |