Matthew 16:18 - Revised Version 1885 And I also say unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And I tell you, you are Peter [Greek, Petros–a large piece of rock], and on this rock [Greek, petra–a huge rock like Gibraltar] I will build My church, and the gates of Hades (the powers of the infernal region) shall not overpower it [or be strong to its detriment or hold out against it]. American Standard Version (1901) And I also say unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. Common English Bible I tell you that you are Peter. And I’ll build my church on this rock. The gates of the underworld won’t be able to stand against it. Catholic Public Domain Version And I say to you, that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. |