Matthew 16:19
“And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then charged he his disciples,.... When Peter had so freely and fully confessed him to be the Messiah, and which was the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Matthew 16:13-20
See also Mar 8:27-29, and Luk 9:18-20. Cesarea Philippi - There were two cities in Judea called Caesarea. One was…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Matthew 16:13-20
We have here a private conference which Christ had with his disciples concerning himself. It was in the coasts of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the keys of the kingdom of heaven This expression was not altogether new. To a Jew it would convey a definite meaning.…
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