Matthew 16:18
Christian Standard Bible
18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church,(A) and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.
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Matthew 16:18
New International Version
18 And I tell you that you are Peter,[a](A) and on this rock I will build my church,(B) and the gates of Hades[b] will not overcome it.
Footnotes
- Matthew 16:18 The Greek word for Peter means rock.
- Matthew 16:18 That is, the realm of the dead
Matthew 18:17
Christian Standard Bible
17 If he doesn’t pay attention to them, tell the church.[a](A) If he doesn’t pay attention even to the church, let him be like a Gentile and a tax collector to you.(B)
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- 18:17 Or congregation
Matthew 18:17
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17 If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church;(A) and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector.(B)
Acts 2:41-47
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41 So those who accepted his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand people were added to them.
A Generous and Growing Church
42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching,(A) to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer.(B)
43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles.(C) 44 Now all the believers were together and held all things in common.(D) 45 They sold their possessions and property and distributed the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple, and broke bread from house to house. They ate their food with joyful and sincere hearts,(E) 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. Every day the Lord added to their number[a] those who were being saved.(F)
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- 2:47 Other mss read to the church
Acts 2:41-47
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41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number(A) that day.
The Fellowship of the Believers
42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching(B) and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread(C) and to prayer.(D) 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.(E) 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common.(F) 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.(G) 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts.(H) They broke bread(I) in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people.(J) And the Lord added to their number(K) daily those who were being saved.
Acts 9:31
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The Church’s Growth
31 So the church(A) throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.
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Acts 9:31
New International Version
31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria(A) enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.(B)
Acts 11:22
Christian Standard Bible
22 News about them reached[a] the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to travel[b] as far as Antioch.
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Acts 11:22
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22 News of this reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas(A) to Antioch.
Acts 12:5
Christian Standard Bible
5 So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was praying fervently to God for him.
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Acts 12:5
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5 So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him.(A)
Acts 14:23
Christian Standard Bible
23 When they had appointed elders(A) for them in every church and prayed with fasting, they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
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Acts 14:23
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23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders[a](A) for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting,(B) committed them to the Lord,(C) in whom they had put their trust.
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- Acts 14:23 Or Barnabas ordained elders; or Barnabas had elders elected
Acts 15:22
Christian Standard Bible
The Letter to the Gentile Believers
22 Then the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, decided to select men who were among them and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas, called Barsabbas, and Silas,(A) both leading men among the brothers.
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Acts 15:22
New International Version
The Council’s Letter to Gentile Believers
22 Then the apostles and elders,(A) with the whole church, decided to choose some of their own men and send them to Antioch(B) with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas,(C) men who were leaders among the believers.
Acts 20:28
Christian Standard Bible
Acts 20:28
New International Version
28 Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock(A) of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers.(B) Be shepherds of the church of God,[a](C) which he bought(D) with his own blood.[b](E)
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- Acts 20:28 Many manuscripts of the Lord
- Acts 20:28 Or with the blood of his own Son
1 Corinthians 1:2
Christian Standard Bible
2 To the church of God at Corinth,(A) to those sanctified(B) in Christ Jesus, called(C) as saints, with all those in every place who call on the name(D) of Jesus Christ our Lord—both their Lord and ours.
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1 Corinthians 1:2
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2 To the church of God(A) in Corinth,(B) to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called(C) to be his holy people, together with all those everywhere who call on the name(D) of our Lord Jesus Christ—their Lord and ours:
1 Corinthians 16:1
Christian Standard Bible
Collection for the Jerusalem Church
16 Now about the collection(A) for the saints: Do the same as I instructed the Galatian(B) churches.
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1 Corinthians 16:1
New International Version
The Collection for the Lord’s People
16 Now about the collection(A) for the Lord’s people:(B) Do what I told the Galatian(C) churches to do.
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