Matthew 16:18

God's Word

You are Peter, and I can guarantee that on this rock  I will build my church. And the gates of hell will not overpower it.

Cross References

Isaiah 28:16

This is what the Almighty Lord says: I am going to lay a rock in Zion, a rock that has been tested, a precious cornerstone, a solid foundation. Whoever believes ⌞in him⌟ will not worry.

Colossians 1:18

He is also the head of the church, which is his body. He is the beginning, the first to come back to life so that he would have first place in everything.

John 1:42

Andrew brought Simon to Jesus. Jesus looked at Simon and said, “You are Simon, son of John. Your name will be Cephas” (which means “Peter”).

Hebrews 12:28

Therefore, we must be thankful that we have a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Because we are thankful, we must serve God with fear and awe in a way that pleases him.

Acts 2:47

At the same time, they praised God and had the good will of all the people. Every day the Lord saved people, and they were added to the group.

1 Timothy 3:15

in case I’m delayed. I want you to know how people who are members of God’s family must live. God’s family is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

Isaiah 54:17

No weapon that has been made to be used against you will succeed. You will have an answer for anyone who accuses you. This is the inheritance of the Lord’s servants. Their victory comes from me,” declares the Lord.

Ephesians 5:32

This is a great mystery. (I’m talking about Christ’s relationship to the church.)

Ephesians 3:10

He did this so that now, through the church, he could let the rulers and authorities in heaven know his infinite wisdom.

Proverbs 24:7

Matters of wisdom are beyond the grasp of a stubborn fool. At the city gate he does not open his mouth.

Job 38:17

Have the gateways to death been revealed to you, or have you seen the gateways to total darkness?

Revelation 21:14

The wall of the city had 12 foundations. The 12 names of the 12 apostles of the lamb were written on them.

Acts 8:1

Saul approved of putting Stephen to death. On that day widespread persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem. Most believers, except the apostles, were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.

Psalm 9:13

Have pity on me, O Lord. Look at what I suffer because of those who hate me. You take me away from the gates of death

1 Timothy 3:5

(If a man doesn’t know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?)

Galatians 2:9

James, Cephas, and John (who were recognized as the most important people) acknowledged that God had given me this special gift. So they shook hands with Barnabas and me, agreeing to be our partners. It was understood that we would work among the people who are not Jewish and they would work among Jewish people.

Matthew 18:17

If he ignores these witnesses, tell it to the community of believers. If he also ignores the community, deal with him as you would a heathen or a tax collector.

Matthew 11:23

And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted to heaven? No, you will go down to hell! If the miracles that had been worked in you had been worked in Sodom, it would still be there today.

Matthew 10:2

These are the names of the twelve apostles: first and foremost, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James and his brother John, the sons of Zebedee;

Psalm 69:12

Those who sit at the gate gossip about me, and drunkards make up songs about me.

Genesis 22:17

I will certainly bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and the grains of sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of their enemies’ cities.

Revelation 11:15

When the seventh angel blew his trumpet, there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah, and he will rule as king forever and ever.”

1 Corinthians 15:55

Death, where is your victory? Death, where is your sting?”

Isaiah 38:10

I thought that in the prime of my life I would go down to the gates of Sheol and be robbed of the rest of my life.

Isaiah 28:6

He will give a spirit of justice to those who judge. He will give strength to those who defend the city gates in battle.

Psalm 107:18

All food was disgusting to them, and they came near death’s gates.

2 Samuel 18:4

“I’ll do what you think best,” the king responded. So the king stood by the gate while all the troops marched out by battalions and regiments.

Psalm 127:5

Blessed is the man who has filled his quiver with them. He will not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the city gate.

Psalm 129:2

“From the time I was young, people have attacked me, but they have never overpowered me.

Jonah 2:6

I sank to the foot of the mountains. I sank to the bottom, where bars held me forever. But you brought me back from the pit, O Lord, my God.

Matthew 4:18

As he was walking along the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (called Peter) and Andrew. They were throwing a net into the sea because they were fishermen.

Matthew 7:24

“Therefore, everyone who hears what I say and obeys it will be like a wise person who built a house on rock.

Acts 20:28

Pay attention to yourselves and to the entire flock in which the Holy Spirit has placed you as bishops to be shepherds for God’s church which he acquired with his own blood.