Matthew 16:18

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And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my assembly, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.

World English Bible (WEB)

And{G1161} I say{G3004}{(G5719)} also{G2504} unto thee{G4671}, That{G3754} thou{G4771} art{G1488}{(G5748)} Peter{G4074}, and{G2532} upon{G1909} this{G5026} rock{G4073} I will build{G3618}{(G5692)} my{G3450} church{G1577}; and{G2532} the gates{G4439} of hell{G86} shall{G2729} not{G3756} prevail against{G2729}{(G5692)} it{G846}.

Strong's King James

(18) Now I also say to you that you Peter (stone) and upon this bed-rock I will build My church-assembly and Hades gates won't overpower it.

The F.O.G

Now listen carefully: You are Peter (meaning 'rock'), and upon this rock-solid revelation of My identity, I will build My unstoppable community of believers. Not even death's domain can overpower it!

The F.O.G Paraphrase

‘And I also say to thee, that thou art a rock, and upon this rock I will build my assembly, and gates of Hades shall not prevail against it;

Young's Literal Translation

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Matthew 16:18

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Matthew 16:18