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Matthew 16:18

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I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my assembly, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.

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Caesarea Philippi was a Gentile-region city near Mount Hermon, marked by pagan worship, where Peter confessed Jesus as the Messiah and Jesus spoke of building his church. Jerusalem, though not named in verse 18 itself, was the covenant center where Jesus would soon suffer, die, and rise, fulfilling his mission.

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Matthew 16:18 mentions Caesarea Philippi and Jerusalem.

Caesarea Philippi · EdoM
Jerusalem · Godot13

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