Matthew 16:18
The Scripture
(18) And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jesus asks Peter if he will never leave him, and Peter replies that the Lord will be with him always. Jesus declares that his faith will be the cornerstone of his church, and then he calls his disciples to follow him, sending them out to proclaim the gospel.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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