Matthew 16:18

Free Bible Version

I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church and the powers of death won't overcome it.

Cross References

Genesis 22:17

you can be sure that I will bless you and give you many descendants. They will be as numerous as the stars of heaven and the sand of the seashore, and they will conquer their enemies.

2 Samuel 18:4

“I will do whatever you think best,” the king replied. The king stood beside the gate while all his men marched out by hundreds and by thousands.

Job 38:17

Have you been shown where the gates of death are? Have you seen the gates of utter darkness?

Psalm 107:18

They didn't want to eat; they were at death's door.

Psalm 127:5

Happy is the father who fills his quiver with them! Such fathers will not be embarrassed when they confront their enemies at the city gate.

Psalm 129:2

Many enemies have attacked from the time I was young, but they never defeated me.

Psalm 69:12

People sitting by the town gate gossip about me. I'm the subject of rude songs sung by drunks.

Psalm 9:13

Be gracious to me, Lord! Look at how my enemies are persecuting me! Grab me back from the gates of death,

Proverbs 24:7

Wisdom goes over the heads of stupid people; they have nothing to contribute when important matters are discussed.

Isaiah 28:16

Consequently, listen to what the Lord God says, Look! I'm laying a foundation stone in Jerusalem, a strong, well-tested stone. It's a valuable cornerstone that provides a firm foundation. Anyone who trusts in it won't be shaken loose.

Isaiah 28:6

He will be an inspiration to the judges to do what's right, and he will encourage those who fight off the attacks on the gate.

Isaiah 38:10

I said to myself, “Do I have to go to my death just as my life is going well? Why can't I count on the rest of my years?”

Isaiah 54:17

None of the weapons forged against you will succeed, and you will condemn anyone who accuses you. This is how the servants of the Lord are blessed, and I am the one who vindicates them, declares the Lord.

Jonah 2:6

I sank down to the base of the mountains; the earth barred me in forever. But you, my Lord, my God, brought me back up from the abyss.

Matthew 10:2

These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (also called Peter), Andrew his brother, James the son of Zebedee, John his brother,

Matthew 11:23

And what about you, Capernaum? Will you be exalted to heaven? No, you'll go down to Hades! If the miracles had been performed in Sodom which happened among you, Sodom would still be here today.

Matthew 18:17

If, however, he refuses to listen to them, then tell the church. If he refuses to listen to the church as well, then treat him as a foreigner and a tax collector.

Matthew 4:18

As he was walking by the Sea of Galilee Jesus saw two brothers. Simon, also called Peter, and his brother Andrew, were casting a net in the sea. They made their living by catching fish.

Matthew 7:24

Everyone that hears the words I say, and follows them, is like a wise man who built his house on solid rock.

John 1:42

He took him to Jesus. Looking directly at Simon, Jesus said, “You are Simon, son of John. But now you will be called Cephas,” (which means “Peter”).

Acts 2:47

Every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

Acts 20:28

Take care of yourselves and of all the flock, which the Holy Spirit has given to you to supervise. Feed the Lord's church which he bought with his own blood.

Acts 8:1

Saul approved of his killing. On that very day terrible persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except for the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.

1 Corinthians 15:55

Death—where's your victory? Death—where's your sting?”

Galatians 2:9

and once they recognized the grace that had been given to me, then James, Peter, and John, who bore the responsibility of church leadership, shook Barnabas and me by the hand as their fellow-workers.

Ephesians 3:10

God's plan was that through the church the various aspects of his wisdom would be revealed to the rulers and authorities in heaven.

Ephesians 5:32

This is a deep hidden truth—but I'm talking about Christ and the church.

Colossians 1:18

He is also the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, having the highest position of those raised from the dead, so that he is supreme in everything.

1 Timothy 3:15

if I'm delayed you'll know how people should behave themselves in God's house. This is the church of the living God, the support pillar and foundation of the truth.

1 Timothy 3:5

(For if a man doesn't know how to manage his own family, how can he manage God's church?)

Hebrews 12:28

Since we're receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us have a gracious attitude, so we can serve God in a way that pleases him, with reverence and respect.

Revelation 11:15

The seventh angel blew his trumpet, and loud voices shouted in heaven, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord, and of his Christ, and he shall reign for ever and ever.”

Revelation 21:14

The city wall had twelve foundations, and inscribed on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.