Matthew 16:18 Themes and Topics

What I say to you in the dark, say in the light: and what comes to your ear secretly, say publicly from the house-tops. Verse Concepts

And Jesus made answer and said to him, A blessing on you, Simon Bar-jonah: because this knowledge has not come to you from flesh and blood, but from my Father in heaven. And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock will my church be based, and the doors of hell will not overcome it. I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatever is fixed by you on earth will be fixed in heaven: and whatever you make free on earth will be made free in heaven.

Then he made the holy Writings clear to their minds. Verse Concepts

Till the day when he was taken up to heaven after he had given his orders, through the Holy Spirit, to the Apostles of whom he had made selection: Verse Concepts

But Saul, whose other name is Paul, being full of the Holy Spirit, looking hard at him, said, Verse Concepts

Giving praise to God, and having the approval of all the people; and every day the number of those who had salvation was increased by the Lord. Verse Concepts

If, then, the church has come together, and all are using tongues, and there come in men without knowledge or faith, will they not say that you are unbalanced? Verse Concepts

And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock will my church be based, and the doors of hell will not overcome it. Verse Concepts

And if he will not give ear to them, let it come to the hearing of the church: and if he will not give ear to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax-farmer. Verse Concepts

For first of all, it has come to my ears that when you come together in the church, there are divisions among you, and I take the statement to be true in part. Verse Concepts

But in the church it would be better for me to make use of five words of which the sense was clear, so that others might have profit, than ten thousand words in a strange tongue. Verse Concepts

But if there is no one to give the sense, let him keep quiet in the church; and let his words be to himself and to God. Verse Concepts

For God is not a God whose ways are without order, but a God of peace; as in all the churches of the saints. Let women keep quiet in the churches: for it is not right for them to be talking; but let them be under control, as it says in the law.

For I am the least of the Apostles, having no right to be named an Apostle, because of my cruel attacks on the church of God. Verse Concepts

For news has come to you of my way of life in the past in the Jews' religion, how I was cruel without measure to the church of God, and did great damage to it: Verse Concepts

Resting on the base of the Apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief keystone, Verse Concepts

And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock will my church be based, and the doors of hell will not overcome it. Verse Concepts

Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. Verse Concepts

But if I am long in coming, this will make clear to you what behaviour is right for men in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and base of what is true. Verse Concepts

In the measure of the grace given to me, I, as a wise master-builder, have put the base in position, and another goes on building on it. But let every man take care what he puts on it. Verse Concepts

In whom all the building, rightly joined together, comes to be a holy house of God in the Lord; Verse Concepts

And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock will my church be based, and the doors of hell will not overcome it. Verse Concepts

You, as living stones, are being made into a house of the spirit, a holy order of priests, making those offerings of the spirit which are pleasing to God through Jesus Christ. Verse Concepts

Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. Verse Concepts

But if I am long in coming, this will make clear to you what behaviour is right for men in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and base of what is true. Verse Concepts

He says to them, But who do you say that I am? And Simon Peter made answer and said, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus made answer and said to him, A blessing on you, Simon Bar-jonah: because this knowledge has not come to you from flesh and blood, but from my Father in heaven. read more.
And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock will my church be based, and the doors of hell will not overcome it.

Resting on the base of the Apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief keystone, In whom all the building, rightly joined together, comes to be a holy house of God in the Lord; In whom you, with the rest, are united together as a living-place of God in the Spirit.

Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Verse Concepts

And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock will my church be based, and the doors of hell will not overcome it. Verse Concepts

For our breastplate is the Lord; and our king is the Holy One of Israel's. Verse Concepts

And over every living-place on Mount Zion, all over all her meetings, the Lord will make a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night, for over all, the glory of the Lord will be a cover and a tent; Verse Concepts

But the Lord says, Even the prisoners of the strong will be taken from him, and the cruel made to let go his goods: for I will take up your cause against your haters, and I will keep your children safe. Verse Concepts

And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock will my church be based, and the doors of hell will not overcome it. Verse Concepts

For our breastplate is the Lord; and our king is the Holy One of Israel's. Verse Concepts

And over every living-place on Mount Zion, all over all her meetings, the Lord will make a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night, for over all, the glory of the Lord will be a cover and a tent; Verse Concepts

But the Lord says, Even the prisoners of the strong will be taken from him, and the cruel made to let go his goods: for I will take up your cause against your haters, and I will keep your children safe. Verse Concepts

Have mercy on me, O Lord, and see how I am troubled by my haters; let me be lifted up from the doors of death; Verse Concepts

And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock will my church be based, and the doors of hell will not overcome it. Verse Concepts

Have the doors of death been open to you, or have the door-keepers of the dark ever seen you? Verse Concepts

I said, In the quiet of my days I am going down into the underworld: the rest of my years are being taken away from me. Verse Concepts

So then you are no longer as those who have no part or place in the kingdom of God, but you are numbered among the saints, and of the family of God, Resting on the base of the Apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief keystone,

And the wall of the town had twelve bases, and on them the twelve names of the twelve Apostles of the Lamb. Verse Concepts

And seeing great masses of people he went up into the mountain; and when he was seated his disciples came to him. And with these words he gave them teaching, saying, Happy are the poor in spirit: for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. read more.
Happy are those who are sad: for they will be comforted. Happy are the gentle: for the earth will be their heritage. Happy are those whose heart's desire is for righteousness: for they will have their desire. Happy are those who have mercy: for they will be given mercy. Happy are the clean in heart: for they will see God. Happy are the peacemakers: for they will be named sons of God. Happy are those who are attacked on account of righteousness: for the kingdom of heaven will be theirs. Happy are you when men give you a bad name, and are cruel to you, and say all evil things against you falsely, because of me. Be glad and full of joy; for great is your reward in heaven: for so were the prophets attacked who were before you. You are the salt of the earth; but if its taste goes from the salt, how will you make it salt again? it is then good for nothing but to be put out and crushed under foot by men. You are the light of the world. A town put on a hill may be seen by all. And a burning light is not put under a vessel, but on its table; so that its rays may be shining on all who are in the house. Even so let your light be shining before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

While he was still talking to the people, his mother and his brothers came, desiring to have talk with him. And one said to him, See, your mother and your brothers are outside, desiring to have talk with you. But he in answer said to him who gave the news, Who is my mother and who are my brothers? read more.
And he put out his hand to his disciples and said, See, my mother and my brothers! For whoever does the pleasure of my Father in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.

And Jesus made answer and said to him, A blessing on you, Simon Bar-jonah: because this knowledge has not come to you from flesh and blood, but from my Father in heaven. And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock will my church be based, and the doors of hell will not overcome it.

And his mother and brothers came and were outside, and sent for him, requesting to see him. And a great number were seated round him; and they said to him, See, your mother and your brothers are outside looking for you. And he said in answer, Who are my mother and my brothers? read more.
And looking round at those who were seated about him, he said, See, my mother and my brothers! Whoever does God's pleasure, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

For it seems to me that God has put us the Apostles last of all, as men whose fate is death: for we are put on view to the world, and to angels, and to men. We are made to seem foolish for Christ, but you are wise in Christ; we are feeble, but you are strong; you have glory, but we have shame. Even to this hour we are without food, drink, and clothing, we are given blows and have no certain resting-place; read more.
And with our hands we do the hardest work: when they give us curses we give blessings, when we undergo punishment we take it quietly; When evil things are said about us we give gentle answers: we are made as the unclean things of the world, as that for which no one has any use, even till now.

He says to them, But who do you say that I am? And Simon Peter made answer and said, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus made answer and said to him, A blessing on you, Simon Bar-jonah: because this knowledge has not come to you from flesh and blood, but from my Father in heaven. read more.
And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock will my church be based, and the doors of hell will not overcome it. I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatever is fixed by you on earth will be fixed in heaven: and whatever you make free on earth will be made free in heaven. Then he gave orders to the disciples to give no man word that he was the Christ.

And he said, But who do you say that I am? And Peter, answering, said, The Christ of God. But he gave them special orders, not to say this to any man;

So then you are no longer as those who have no part or place in the kingdom of God, but you are numbered among the saints, and of the family of God, Resting on the base of the Apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief keystone,

And the wall of the town had twelve bases, and on them the twelve names of the twelve Apostles of the Lamb. Verse Concepts

And Jesus made answer and said to him, A blessing on you, Simon Bar-jonah: because this knowledge has not come to you from flesh and blood, but from my Father in heaven. And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock will my church be based, and the doors of hell will not overcome it.

And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock will my church be based, and the doors of hell will not overcome it. Verse Concepts

And I was dead, and see, I am living for ever, and I have the keys of death and of Hell. Verse Concepts

And have no fear of those who put to death the body, but are not able to put to death the soul. But have fear of him who has power to give soul and body to destruction in hell. Verse Concepts

And I saw a grey horse, and the name of him who was seated on it was Death; and Hell came after him. And there was given to them authority over the fourth part of the earth, to put to destruction by the sword, and by taking away their food, and by death, and by the beasts of the earth. Verse Concepts

And you, Capernaum, were you not to be lifted up to heaven? you will go down into hell: for if the works of power which were done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have been here to this day. Verse Concepts

And you, Capernaum, were you not lifted up to heaven? you will go down to hell. Verse Concepts

For you will not let my soul be in hell and you will not give up your Holy One to destruction. Verse Concepts

And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock will my church be based, and the doors of hell will not overcome it. Verse Concepts

He, having knowledge of the future, was talking of the coming again of Christ from the dead, that he was not kept in hell and his body did not see destruction. Verse Concepts

And in hell, being in great pain, lifting up his eyes he saw Abraham, far away, and Lazarus on his breast. Verse Concepts

And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and Hell gave up the dead which were in them; and they were judged every man by his works. And death and Hell were put into the sea of fire. This is the second death, even the sea of fire.

And I was dead, and see, I am living for ever, and I have the keys of death and of Hell. Verse Concepts

And I saw a grey horse, and the name of him who was seated on it was Death; and Hell came after him. And there was given to them authority over the fourth part of the earth, to put to destruction by the sword, and by taking away their food, and by death, and by the beasts of the earth. Verse Concepts

And you, Capernaum, were you not to be lifted up to heaven? you will go down into hell: for if the works of power which were done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have been here to this day. Verse Concepts

For you will not let my soul be in hell and you will not give up your Holy One to destruction. Verse Concepts

And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock will my church be based, and the doors of hell will not overcome it. Verse Concepts

And in hell, being in great pain, lifting up his eyes he saw Abraham, far away, and Lazarus on his breast. Verse Concepts

And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and Hell gave up the dead which were in them; and they were judged every man by his works. Verse Concepts

And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock will my church be based, and the doors of hell will not overcome it. Verse Concepts

And when they came in, they went up into the room where they were living; Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James, the son of Alphaeus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas, the son of James. Verse Concepts

Now the names of the twelve are these: The first, Simon, who is named Peter, and Andrew, his brother; James, the son of Zebedee, and John, his brother; Verse Concepts

Simon, to whom he gave the name of Peter, and Andrew, his brother, and James and John and Philip and Bartholomew Verse Concepts

To Simon he gave the second name of Peter; Verse Concepts

And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock will my church be based, and the doors of hell will not overcome it. I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatever is fixed by you on earth will be fixed in heaven: and whatever you make free on earth will be made free in heaven.

Then Simon Peter gave this answer: Lord, to whom are we to go? you have the words of eternal life; And we have faith and are certain that you are the Holy One of God.

And he said, But who do you say that I am? And Peter, answering, said, The Christ of God. Verse Concepts

And Simon Peter made answer and said, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus made answer and said to him, A blessing on you, Simon Bar-jonah: because this knowledge has not come to you from flesh and blood, but from my Father in heaven. And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock will my church be based, and the doors of hell will not overcome it. read more.
I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatever is fixed by you on earth will be fixed in heaven: and whatever you make free on earth will be made free in heaven.

And he said to them, But who do you say I am? Peter said in answer, You are the Christ. Verse Concepts

And he took him to Jesus. Looking at him fixedly Jesus said, You are Simon, the son of John; your name will be Cephas (which is to say, Peter). Verse Concepts

But you will have power, when the Holy Spirit has come on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and all Judaea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Verse Concepts

And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock will my church be based, and the doors of hell will not overcome it. Verse Concepts

And he took him to Jesus. Looking at him fixedly Jesus said, You are Simon, the son of John; your name will be Cephas (which is to say, Peter). Verse Concepts

To Simon he gave the second name of Peter; Verse Concepts

And Simon Peter made answer and said, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus made answer and said to him, A blessing on you, Simon Bar-jonah: because this knowledge has not come to you from flesh and blood, but from my Father in heaven. And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock will my church be based, and the doors of hell will not overcome it. read more.
I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatever is fixed by you on earth will be fixed in heaven: and whatever you make free on earth will be made free in heaven.

And a man will be as a safe place from the wind, and a cover from the storm; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shade of a great rock in a waste land. Verse Concepts

Let your ear be turned to me; take me quickly out of danger; be my strong Rock, my place of strength where I may be safe. Verse Concepts

The Lord is my Rock, my walled town, and my saviour; my God, my Rock, in him will I put my faith; my breastplate, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. Verse Concepts

And the same holy drink: for they all took of the water from the holy rock which came after them: and the rock was Christ. Verse Concepts

And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock will my church be based, and the doors of hell will not overcome it. Verse Concepts

He took me up out of a deep waste place, out of the soft and sticky earth; he put my feet on a rock, and made my steps certain. Verse Concepts

The God of Israel said, the word of the Rock of Israel came to me: When an upright king is ruling over men, when he is ruling in the fear of God, Verse Concepts

The Lord is living; praise be to my Rock, and let the God of my salvation be honoured: Verse Concepts

For you have not given honour to the God of your salvation, and have not kept in mind the Rock of your strength; for this cause you made a garden of Adonis, and put in it the vine-cuttings of a strange god; Verse Concepts

For who is God but the Lord? and who is a Rock but our God? Verse Concepts

Because it is said in the Writings, See, I am placing a keystone in Zion, of great and special value; and the man who has faith in him will not be put to shame. Verse Concepts

And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock will my church be based, and the doors of hell will not overcome it. Verse Concepts

For this cause says the Lord God, See, I am placing in Zion as a base, a stone, a tested stone, an angle-stone which is certain and of great value: and he who has faith will not give way. Verse Concepts

Resting on the base of the Apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief keystone, Verse Concepts

For there is no other base for the building but that which has been put down, which is Jesus Christ. Verse Concepts

And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock will my church be based, and the doors of hell will not overcome it. Verse Concepts

And the wall of the town had twelve bases, and on them the twelve names of the twelve Apostles of the Lamb. Verse Concepts

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Themes in Matthew 16:18

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Apostles » Inspiration of

Church » Called church in the n. T. (K. J. V.), But congregation earlier in tyndale's translation

Church » Defended » Divinely instituted

Church » Body of Christ » Compared to a building

Church » Christian, divinely established

Church » God defends

Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Christ the builder

The church » God defends

death » Eternal » Gates of

Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are

Faith » Trial of » The disciples » By the question of jesus, as to who he was

Foundation » The apostles being a foundation

Gates » Illustrative » (of hell,) of satan's power

Gates » Figurative » Of the powers of hell (hades)

Hades » The unseen world, translated "hell" in av, but in the r. V. The word "hades" is retained

Hell » Hades

Hell » The powers of, cannot prevail against the church

Peter » An apostle

Peter » Confesses jesus to be the messiah

Peter » baptism of the spirit

Peter » Also called simon bar-jona and cephas

Rock » Figurative

Rocks » Illustrative of » Christ as foundation of his church

Satan » Gates of hell (hades)

Similitudes » The church compared to » Christ the builder

Stones » Figurative » The true foundation

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