Matthew 16:19 bbe — I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatever is fixed by you on earth will be fixed in heaven: an…

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"I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatever is fixed by you on earth will be fixed in heaven: and whatever you make free on earth will be made free in heaven."

— Matthew 16:19, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 16 — Context

16

And Simon Peter made answer and said, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.

17

And Jesus made answer and said to him, A blessing on you, Simon Bar-jonah: because this knowledge has not come to you from flesh and blood, but from my Father in heaven.

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And I say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock will my church be based, and the doors of hell will not overcome it.

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I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatever is fixed by you on earth will be fixed in heaven: and whatever you make free on earth will be made free in heaven.

20

Then he gave orders to the disciples to give no man word that he was the Christ.

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From that time Jesus went on to make clear to his disciples how he would have to go up to Jerusalem, and undergo much at the hands of those in authority and the chief priests and scribes, and be put to death, and the third day come again from the dead.

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And Peter, protesting, said to him, Be it far from you, Lord; it is impossible that this will come about.

Matthew 16:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 16:19 say?
Matthew 16:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatever is fixed by you on earth will be fixed in heaven: and whatever you make free on earth will be made free in heaven.”
Where is Matthew 16:19 in the Bible?
Matthew 16:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 16, verse 19.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 16:19.
What translation should I read Matthew 16:19 in?
Matthew 16:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 16:19?
Matthew 16:19 reads (BBE): “I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatever is fixed by you on earth will be fixed in heaven: and whatever you make free on earth will be made free in heaven.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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