Matthew 16:18
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King James Version (modern wording)
And I say also unto you, That you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Matthew 16:18 (KJV)
American Standard Version
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.
Matthew 16:18 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
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.
Matthew 16:18 (BSB)
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What does Matthew 16:18 say?
Matthew 16:18 in modern King James wording reads: "And I say also unto you, That you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."
Where is Matthew 16:18 found in the Bible?
Matthew 16:18 is verse 18 of chapter 16 of the book of Matthew, in the New Testament. Matthew has 28 chapters.
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