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This commentary on the book of Matthew provides pastors, Sunday school teachers, and students of Scripture with doctrinally sound interpretation that emphasizes the practical application of Bible truth. Working from the King James Version, John Phillips not only provides helpful commentary on the text, but also includes detailed outlines and numerous illustrations and quotations. Anyone wanting...

ii. The Rock (16:18) Then came the memorable words, “Thou art Peter [petros], and upon this rock [petra] I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” The two Greek words are distinct. Petros is in the masculine gender and denotes a loose stone or pebble. Petra is in the feminine gender and denotes a rock or a cliff, firm and immovable. (The rocky Edomite stronghold of Seir is called Petra to this day.) Petra in 16:18 refers to Christ. The church is not built on Peter,
Matthew 16:18
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