Matthew 16:18

Which verses does Matthew 16:18 point to?

The 20 strongest of 37, ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

1. Ephesians 2:19–2282 votes

   Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. …

2. 1 Corinthians 3:9–1171 votes

   For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds. …

3. Isaiah 28:1658 votes

   So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken.

4. Colossians 1:1842 votes

   And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.

5. Psalm 125:1–236 votes

   A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forevermore.

6. John 1:4234 votes

   Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter).

7. Hebrews 12:2826 votes

   Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.

8. Acts 2:4725 votes

   praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

9. John 10:27–3024 votes

   My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. …

10. Hebrews 3:3–423 votes

    For Jesus has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself. And every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.

11. Zechariah 6:12–1322 votes
12. 1 Timothy 3:1522 votes
13. Isaiah 54:1719 votes
14. Ephesians 5:3219 votes
15. Proverbs 24:716 votes
16. Job 38:1715 votes
17. Ephesians 3:1015 votes
18. Romans 8:33–3914 votes
19. Revelation 21:1414 votes
20. Psalm 9:1313 votes

Which verses point to Matthew 16:18?

The 10 strongest of 61.

• Isaiah 54:17 67
• Isaiah 22:22 39
• 1 Corinthians 3:11 17
• Esther 4:14 16
• Acts 5:39 16
• Ephesians 2:20 15
• Mark 8:27 12
• Numbers 23:23 9
• Isaiah 54:10 9
• Psalm 87:1 8