Revelation 21:12

God's Word

It had a large, high wall with 12 gates. Twelve angels were at the gates. The names of the 12 tribes of Israel were written on the gates.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 9:19

Twelve lions stood on six steps, one on each side. Nothing like this had been made for any other kingdom.

Ezra 9:9

We are slaves, but our God hasn’t abandoned us in our slavery. Instead, he has made the kings of Persia treat us kindly. He did this to give us an opportunity to rebuild our God’s temple and restore its ruins and to give us a protective wall in Judah and Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 12:27

When the wall of Jerusalem was going to be dedicated, they went to wherever the Levites lived and had them come to Jerusalem to celebrate the dedication joyfully with hymns of thanksgiving, with songs and cymbals, and with harps and lyres.

Psalm 122:7

May there be peace inside your walls and prosperity in your palaces.”

Psalm 51:18

Favor Zion with your goodness. Rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

Exodus 28:21

The stones correspond to the 12 sons of Israel, by name, each stone engraved (like a signet ring) with the name of one of the 12 tribes.

Isaiah 54:12

I will rebuild your towers with rubies, your gates with sparkling stones, and all your walls with precious stones.”

Isaiah 60:18

No longer will you hear about violence in your land or desolation and destruction within your borders. You will call your walls Salvation and your gates Praise.

Matthew 18:10

“Be careful not to despise these little ones. I can guarantee that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father, who is in heaven.

Luke 15:10

So I can guarantee that God’s angels are happy about one person who turns to God and changes the way he thinks and acts.”

Luke 16:22

“One day the beggar died, and the angels carried him to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried.

Acts 26:7

Our twelve tribes expect this promise to be kept as they worship with intense devotion day and night. Your Majesty, the Jews are making accusations against me because I expect God to keep his promise.

Hebrews 1:14

What are all the angels? They are spirits sent to serve those who are going to receive salvation.

Revelation 21:13

There were three gates on the east, three gates on the north, three gates on the south, and three gates on the west.

Revelation 21:15

The angel who was talking to me had a gold measuring stick to measure the city, its gates, and its wall.

Revelation 21:25

Its gates will be open all day. They will never close because there won’t be any night there.

Revelation 22:14

“Blessed are those who wash their robes so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city.