2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00
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# I will give to you
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2016-02-23 02:42:46 +00:00
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2023-07-18 19:32:56 +00:00
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Here the word “you” refers to Peter.
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2016-02-23 02:42:46 +00:00
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2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00
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# the keys of the kingdom of heaven
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2016-02-23 02:42:46 +00:00
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2023-07-18 19:32:56 +00:00
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Keys are objects that are used to lock or unlock doors. Here they represent authority.
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2017-06-21 20:45:09 +00:00
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2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00
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# the kingdom of heaven
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2023-07-18 19:32:56 +00:00
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This refers to God's rule as king. The phrase "kingdom of heaven" is used only in the book of Matthew. If possible, use "heaven" in your translation.
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2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00
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2019-07-24 19:23:13 +00:00
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# Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven
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2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00
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2023-07-18 19:32:56 +00:00
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“God in heaven will approve whenever you forbid or allow something on earth”
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2017-06-24 00:15:21 +00:00
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