Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Church » God defends
And I also tell you, [although] you are Peter [i.e., a stone], it is on this rock [i.e., the truth you have just confessed] that I will build my church and [not even] the gates of the unseen place of departed spirits will win out over it [i.e., all efforts to stamp out the church by killing Christians will fail].
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The church » God defends
And I also tell you, [although] you are Peter [i.e., a stone], it is on this rock [i.e., the truth you have just confessed] that I will build my church and [not even] the gates of the unseen place of departed spirits will win out over it [i.e., all efforts to stamp out the church by killing Christians will fail].
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Nation » Peace of
If it is at all possible, as far as your part is concerned, live peacefully with all people.
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Actively seek to live in peace with all people. And be dedicated to God, because no one will see God without this.
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"Salt is good, but if it loses its salty flavor, what will you use to restore it? [i.e., it is difficult to restore the "salt" of sacrificial commitment to God once it is lost]. You should have salt in yourselves [i.e., develop the qualities of preserving, purifying commitment to God], and live peacefully with one another [i.e., instead of in rivalry. See 9:33-34].
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So then, let us pursue such things that produce peace and things that build one another up [spiritually].
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Protection » Saints » Acknowledge God as their
Shield » Figurative » Of God's protection
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