Was Jesus a pope

Answer 1

No Jesus was dead long before the formation of the Roman church. He only asked his disiples to spread his words and example. No. Matthew 16:18 was a later insertion to justify the appointment of a Pope. Peter is traditionally regarded as the first Pope by the Catholics.

16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

Answer 2

Jesus did not elect the first pope. The term pope did not come from The Bible. Here are three questions regarding the claims of the Roman Catholic Church - (1) Does the Bible support the claim that Peter was the first pope? (2) What does history teach us about the origin of the succession of popes? (3) Do the conduct and teachings of the popes support their claim to be Peter's successor? Augustine, a revered Church Father, at one time held that the congregation was built on Peter. However, toward the end of his life, he changed his view and in a work known as the Retractions, Augustine argued that it was Jesus on whom the church, that is the Christian congregation, was built, not Peter. Jesus entrusted Peter with the keys of the kingdom of the heavens, which Peter used to open up the way to the Kingdom-first to the Jews and proselytes, then to the Samaritans, and finally to the Gentiles.(Matthew 16;19. Acts 2:5, 41; 8:14-17; 10:45) Peter at times served as spokesman for the apostles as a whole. (Acts 1:15;2:14) These facts do not make Peter the head of the early congregation. Jesus taught that none of his disciples should try to be more prominent than any other. If anyone wants to be first Jesus said, he must be last of all and minister of all (Mark 9:35) Shortly before his death Jesus gave this clear directive to his followers: "Do not you be called Rabbi, for one is your teacher, whereas all you are brothers. Moreover, do not call anyone your father on earth, for one is your Father, the heavenly one. Neither be called leaders, for your Leader is one, the Christ. (Matthew 23:1, 8-10) Do you feel that the popes have upheld the teachings of Peter and Christ? see jw.org under Answers to Bible Questions

Answer 3

Not exactly, He didn't elect him, He appointed him. Our Blessed Lord appointed St. Peter as the first Vicar of His Church in St. Matthew's Gospel, chapter 16:17-19.
Matthew 16:17-19Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)17 And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jona! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.18 And I tell you, you are Peter,[a] and on this rock[b] I will build my church, and the powers of death[c] shall not prevail against it.[d] 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven,[e] and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”Footnotes:

1. Matthew 16:18 Greek Petros
2. Matthew 16:18 Greek petra
3. Matthew 16:18 Greek the gates of Hades
4. 16.18 The name “Peter” comes from the Greek word for “rock.” Jesus makes him the foundation on which the church is to be built. The word “church” means “assembly” or “society” of believers. The Hebrew equivalent is used in the Old Testament to indicate the chosen people. In applying it to the church, Jesus shows it to be the Messianic community foretold by the prophets.
5. 16.19 the kingdom of heaven: Peter has the key to the gates of the city of God. This power is exercised through the church. “Binding” and “loosing” are rabbinic terms referring to excommunication, then later to forbidding or allowing something. Not only can Peter admit to the kingdom; he also has power to make authoritative decisions in matters of faith or morals.

Answer 4

No. Jesus is the only begotten Son of God.

Answer 5

Jesus did not elect the first pope. He appointed Saint Peter as the first leader of his Church. Later in history the name pope became the designation for the office.

Answer 6

No Jesus did not elect any pope. There were piest during the period of Jesus.