Steward Quotes
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The image of keys (plural) perhaps suggests not so much the porter, who controls admission to the house, as the steward, who regulates its administration (Is 22:22, in conjunction with 22:15). The issue then is not that of admission to the church (which is not what the kingdom of heaven means; see pp. 45-47) but an authority derived from a delegation of God's sovereignty.
Craig S. Keener -
This is totally remarkable given the lack of Mr. Cook's specific connection and his decision that the University of Pittsburgh was an appropriate place to steward this American treasure - this undisturbed site.
Alec Stewart