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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: What is the difference, if any, between the Catholic Church and the catholic church? --Hank |
Bible Answer: Yes.. The "Catholic Church" is the Roman Catholic Church which has its headquarters in Vatican, Italy (Rome), and headed by a figure called "pontiff" or "Pope" who is viewed as infallible in terms of Bible doctrine and morality. The "catholic church" symbolizes the universal church of Jesus Christ here on this earth; catholic meaning "universal; general; broad in sympathies, tastes, understanding; all-inclusive; liberal".. |