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Matthew 16:18
Upon this rock (Peter) I will build my Church

Matthew 16:19
Peter is given the keys to the kingdom. In the Old Testament the man who had the keys of the Davidic kingdom was second in charge.

John 21:17
The Successor of Peter leads Christ's flock on earth.

Matthew 10:1-4
Peter's name heads all of the lists of the Apostles.