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"Upon This Rock I Will Build My Church": Peter or His Confession?

When Jesus said "upon this rock I will build my church," was he referring to Peter himself, to Peter's faith confession, or something else — and what does the Aramaic Kepha behind the Greek reveal?

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"Upon This Rock I Will Build My Church": Peter or His Confession?

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