Matthew 16:18 And I say also to you, That you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I. Peter's confession of his own faith in contrast to the report of the other disciples as to who the people said Christ was. II. Peter's confession, contrasted with the delayed speech of the other disciples. III. Peter's confession as contrasted with the less explicit confessions of others that had preceded it. IV. How the promise to this man of rock was fulfilled. What is there in your character and conduct on which the Lord can build His Church? (John Poster) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |
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