Revelation 21:12

New American Bible - revised edition

It had a massive, high wall, with twelve gates where twelve angels were stationed and on which names were inscribed, [the names] of the twelve tribes of the Israelites.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 9:19

and twelve other lions standing there on the steps, two to a step. Nothing like this was made in any other kingdom.

Ezra 9:9

For slaves we are, but in our slavery our God has not abandoned us; rather, he has turned the good will of the kings of Persia toward us. Thus he has given us new life to raise again the house of our God and restore its ruins, and has granted us a protective wall in Judah and Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 12:27

At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out wherever they lived and were brought to Jerusalem to celebrate a joyful dedication with thanksgiving hymns and the music of cymbals, harps, and lyres.

Psalm 122:7

May peace be within your ramparts, prosperity within your towers.”

Psalm 51:18

For you do not desire sacrifice or I would give it; a burnt offering you would not accept.

Exodus 28:21

twelve of them to match the names of the sons of Israel, each stone engraved like a seal with the name of one of the twelve tribes.

Isaiah 54:12

I will make your battlements of rubies, your gates of jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.

Isaiah 60:18

No longer shall violence be heard of in your land, or plunder and ruin within your borders. You shall call your walls “Salvation” and your gates “Praise.”

Matthew 18:10

“See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father. [

Luke 15:10

In just the same way, I tell you, there will be rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” The Parable of the Lost Son.

Luke 16:22

When the poor man died, he was carried away by angels to the bosom of Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried,

Acts 26:7

Our twelve tribes hope to attain to that promise as they fervently worship God day and night; and on account of this hope I am accused by Jews, O king.

Hebrews 1:14

Are they not all ministering spirits sent to serve, for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?

Revelation 21:13

There were three gates facing east, three north, three south, and three west.

Revelation 21:15

The one who spoke to me held a gold measuring rod to measure the city, its gates, and its wall.

Revelation 21:25

During the day its gates will never be shut, and there will be no night there.

Revelation 22:14

Blessed are they who wash their robes so as to have the right to the tree of life and enter the city through its gates.