Revelation 21:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The city had a high and thick wall with twelve gates, and each one of them was guarded by an angel. On each of the gates was written the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 9:19

and there were two lion statues on each of the six steps leading up to the throne. No other throne in the world was like Solomon's.

Ezra 9:9

We are slaves, but you have never turned your back on us. You love us, and because of you, the kings of Persia have helped us. It's as though you have given us new life! You let us rebuild your temple and live safely in Judah and Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 12:27

When the city wall was dedicated, Levites from everywhere in Judah were invited to join in the celebration with songs of praise and with the music of cymbals, small harps, and other stringed instruments.

Psalm 122:7

May there be peace inside your city walls and in your palaces.

Psalm 51:18

Please be willing, Lord, to help the city of Zion and to rebuild its walls.

Exodus 28:21

and engrave on each of them the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Isaiah 54:12

Your fortresses will be built of rubies, your gates of jewels, and your walls of gems.

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.

Matthew 18:10

Don't be cruel to any of these little ones! I promise you that their angels are always with my Father in heaven.

Luke 15:10

Jesus said, “In the same way God's angels are happy when even one person turns to him.”

Luke 16:22

The poor man died, and angels took him to the place of honour next to Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried.

Acts 26:7

Day and night our twelve tribes have earnestly served God, waiting for his promised blessings. King Agrippa, because of this hope, the Jewish leaders have brought charges against me.

Hebrews 1:14

Angels are merely spirits sent to serve people who are going to be saved.

Revelation 21:13

Three of these gates were on the east, three were on the north, three more were on the south, and the other three were on the west.

Revelation 21:15

The angel who spoke to me had a gold measuring stick to measure the city and its gates and its walls.

Revelation 21:25

Its gates are always open during the day, and night never comes.

Revelation 22:14

God will bless all who have washed their robes. They will each have the right to eat fruit from the tree that gives life, and they can enter the gates of the city.