- Matthew 16:18
- And I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.
Most prophesies are included in this prophecy.
- Eph 5:32
- This mystery is great, but I speak with regard to Christ and the church.
- Matt 11:11 - greatest refers to a ranking system.
- Truly I say to you, Among those born of women there has not arisen one greater than John the Baptist, yet he who is least in the kingdom of the heavens is greater than he.
- Eph 5:25
- Husbands, love your wives even as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her
- Eph 5:26
- That He might sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing of the water in the word,
- Eph 5:27
- That He might present the church to Himself glorious, not having spot or wrinkle or any such things, but that she would be holy and without blemish.
Dying for the church implies that prophecy regarding the church is greater than those concerning His death.
- 1 Cor 14:26
- What then, brothers? Whenever you come together, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up.