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.”

"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." - Matthew 16:19
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What does Matthew 16:19 mean?

Matthew 16:19 in the King James Version reads, “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.” Its meaning becomes clearer when it…

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Holding the Keys: Living Under Heaven’s Authority

“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.” (Matthew 16:19, KJV) In Matthew 16:19, Jesus speaks words that sound weighty and…

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A Prayer for Holy Stewardship of the Keys of the Kingdom

Most Holy Father in heaven, I come before Thee in reverence and in awe, giving thanks for Thy Word that is true and sure, and for the authority and mercy Thou hast revealed through Thy Son. Lord, I remember the promise spoken by Jesus Christ, and I lay it before Thee with humble…

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"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." - Matthew 16:19
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