The gates of hell did prevail against him when he denied Jesus three times with cursing and swearing. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Paul could become terribly discouraged about the church at times, but he could not deny the conviction that the church is part of the Gospel, that its origin is rooted and grounded in the will and purposes of God, and that in the end, though the gates of hell prevail against it, the church will not be denied its destiny. (religion-online.org)
Jesus launched a full - out assault on the gates of hell and prevailed against them by dying at hell's door. (redeeminggod.com)