18 And I also say to you that you are Peter,[a] and on this rock[b] I will build My church,(A) and the forces[c] of Hades will not overpower it.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 16:18 Peter (Gk Petros) = a specific stone or rock
  2. Matthew 16:18 Rock (Gk petra) = a rocky crag or bedrock
  3. Matthew 16:18 Lit gates

The person who speaks in another language builds himself up, but he who prophesies builds up the church.

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John:

To the seven churches in Asia.

Grace and peace(A) to you from[a] the One who is, who was, and who is coming;(B) from the seven spirits[b](C) before His throne;

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Footnotes

  1. Revelation 1:4 Other mss add God
  2. Revelation 1:4 Or the sevenfold Spirit

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