Matthew 16:17-19

The Voice

Jesus: ¹⁷ Simon, son of Jonah, your knowledge is a mark of blessing. For you didn’t learn this truth from your friends or from teachers or from sages you’ve met on the way. You learned it from My Father in heaven. ¹⁸ This is why I have called you Peter (rock): for on this rock I will build My church. The church will reign triumphant even at the gates of hell. ¹⁹ Peter, I give you the keys to 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.