Isaiah 26:2

Contemporary English Version 1995

Open the city gates for a law-abiding nation that is faithful to God.

Cross References

Revelation 5:9

Then they sang a new song, “You are worthy to receive the scroll and open its seals, because you were killed. And with your own blood you bought for God people from every tribe, language, nation, and race.

Psalm 118:20

Here is the gate of the Lord! Everyone who does right may enter this gate.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are God's chosen and special people. You are a group of royal priests and a holy nation. God has brought you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Now you must tell all the wonderful things he has done. The Scriptures say,

Isaiah 60:11

Your gates will be open day and night to let the rulers of nations lead their people to you with all their treasures.

Isaiah 62:10

People of Jerusalem, open your gates! Repair the road to the city and clear it of stones; raise a banner to help the nations find their way.

Isaiah 62:2

Your great victory will be seen by every nation and king; the Lord will even give you a new name.

Acts 2:47

while praising God. Everyone liked them, and each day the Lord added to their group others who were being saved.

Isaiah 60:21

Your people will live right and always own the land; they are the trees I planted to bring praise to me.

Isaiah 54:14

You will be built on fairness with no fears of injustice; every one of your worries will be taken far from you.

Psalm 106:5

Let me prosper with the rest of your chosen ones, as they celebrate with pride because they belong to you.

Exodus 19:6

but you will be my holy nation and serve me as priests. Moses, that is what you must tell the Israelites.

Revelation 21:24

Nations will walk by the light of that city, and kings will bring their riches there.

Zechariah 8:20

I tell you that people will come here from cities everywhere.

Isaiah 58:8

Then your light will shine like the dawning sun, and you will quickly be healed. Your honesty will protect you as you advance, and the glory of the Lord will defend you from behind.

Jude 1:3

My dear friends, I really wanted to write you about God's saving power at work in our lives. But instead, I must write and ask you to defend the faith that God has once for all given to his people.

2 Peter 3:13

But God has promised us a new heaven and a new earth, where justice will rule. We are really looking forward to this!

Psalm 24:7

Open the ancient gates, so that the glorious king may come in.

Psalm 118:19

Open the gates of justice! I will enter and tell the Lord how thankful I am.

Isaiah 45:25

I, the Lord, will give victory and great honor to the people of Israel.”

Isaiah 54:17

Weapons made to attack you won't be successful; words spoken against you won't hurt at all. My servants, Jerusalem is yours! I, the Lord, promise to bless you with victory.

Isaiah 60:18

Violence, destruction, and ruin will never again be heard of within your borders. “Victory” will be the name you give to your walls; “Praise” will be the name you give to your gates.

Isaiah 61:3

especially in Jerusalem. He sent me to give them flowers in place of their sorrow, olive oil in place of tears, and joyous praise in place of broken hearts. They will be called “Trees of Justice,” planted by the Lord to honor his name.

Isaiah 62:1

Jerusalem, I will speak up for your good. I will never be silent till you are safe and secure, sparkling like a flame.