Matthew 16:17-20

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Matthew 16:17-20

17Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven.
18And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
19I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”
20Then He admonished the disciples not to tell anyone that He was the Christ.
— Matthew 16:17-20

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Illustration of Matthew 16:17-19 NLT

Illustration of Matthew 16:17-19 NLT -- Jesus answered, "You are blessed, Simon son of Jonah. No person taught you that. My Father in heaven showed you who I am. So I tell you, you are Peter. And I will build my church on this rock. The power of death will not be able to defeat my church. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. When you speak judgment here on earth, that judgment will be God's judgment. When you promise forgiveness here on earth, that forgiveness will be God's forgiveness."

Don't Tell ... Yet!
Illustration of Matthew 16:20 NLT

Illustration of Matthew 16:20 NLT -- Then Jesus warned his followers not to tell anyone that he was the Christ.

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