Good news bible the gate of hell quote

You're referring to the famous quote from the Good News Bible (GNB) that says:

"The gate of hell will not prevail against it." (Matthew 16:18, GNB)

This quote is often attributed to Jesus Christ, who is speaking to his disciples in the book of Matthew. In this passage, Jesus is talking about the foundation of his church, which he says will be built on the confession of faith made by Peter, one of his disciples.

The quote is often interpreted as a statement of Jesus' confidence in the power of his church to overcome even the greatest challenges and obstacles, including the forces of evil and hell. It's a message of hope and encouragement to believers, reminding them that they are part of a community that is stronger than any opposition.

Here's the full context of the passage:

"When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, 'Who do people say the Son of Man is?' They replied, 'Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.' 'But what about you?' he asked them. 'Who do you say I am?' Peter answered, 'You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.' Jesus replied, 'Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.'" (Matthew 16:13-19, NIV)