Matthew 16:18
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 16
“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.”Matthew 16:18
What Does Matthew 16:18 Mean?
Matthew 16:18 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 16, verse 18 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 16:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ephesians 2:19“Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;”1 Corinthians 3:9“For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.”Isaiah 54:17“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.”Isaiah 28:16“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.”Colossians 1:18“And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.”Isaiah 22:22“And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open.”Psalms 125:1“They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.”John 1:42“And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.”Hebrews 12:28“Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:”Acts 2:47“Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.”John 10:27“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:”Hebrews 3:3“For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house.”Zechariah 6:12“And speak unto him, saying, Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Behold the man whose name is The BRANCH; and he shall grow up out of his place, and he shall build the temple of the LORD:”1 Timothy 3:15“But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.”Ephesians 5:32“This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.”1 Corinthians 3:11“For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”Proverbs 24:7“Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.”Acts 5:39“But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.”Esther 4:14“For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”Job 38:17“Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or hast thou seen the doors of the shadow of death?”
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