Revelation 21:12

New English Translation

It has a massive, high wall with twelve gates, with twelve angels at the gates, and the names of the twelve tribes of the nation of Israel are written on the gates.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 9:19

There were twelve statues of lions on the six steps, one lion at each end of each step. There was nothing like it in any other kingdom.

Ezra 9:9

Although we are slaves, our God has not abandoned us in our servitude. He has extended kindness to us in the sight of the kings of Persia, in that he has revived us to restore the temple of our God and to raise up its ruins and to give us a protective wall in Judah and Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 12:27

At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, they sought out the Levites from all the places they lived to bring them to Jerusalem to celebrate the dedication joyfully with songs of thanksgiving and songs accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres.

Psalm 122:7

May there be peace inside your defenses, and prosperity inside your fortresses!

Psalm 51:18

Because you favor Zion, do what is good for her! Fortify the walls of Jerusalem!

Exodus 28:21

The stones are to be for the names of the sons of Israel, twelve, according to the number of their names. Each name according to the twelve tribes is to be like the engravings of a seal.

Isaiah 54:12

I will make your pinnacles out of gems, your gates out of beryl, and your outer wall out of beautiful stones.

Isaiah 60:18

Sounds of violence will no longer be heard in your land, or the sounds of destruction and devastation within your borders. You will name your walls, ‘Deliverance,’ and your gates, ‘Praise.’

Matthew 18:10

“See that you do not disdain one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.

Luke 15:10

In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”

Luke 16:22

“Now the poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried.

Acts 26:7

a promise that our twelve tribes hope to attain as they earnestly serve God night and day. Concerning this hope the Jews are accusing me, Your Majesty!

Hebrews 1:14

Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to serve those who will inherit salvation?

Revelation 21:13

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

Revelation 21:15

The angel who spoke to me had a golden measuring rod with which to measure the city and its foundation stones and wall.

Revelation 21:25

Its gates will never be closed during the day (and there will be no night there).

Revelation 22:14

Blessed are those who wash their robes so they can have access to the tree of life and can enter into the city by the gates.