Revelation 21:12

New International Version

It had a great, high wall with twelve gates, and with twelve angels at the gates. On the gates were written the names of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 9:19

Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like it had ever been made for any other kingdom.

Ezra 9:9

Though we are slaves, our God has not forsaken us in our bondage. He has shown us kindness in the sight of the kings of Persia: He has granted us new life to rebuild the house of our God and repair its ruins, and he has given us a wall of protection in Judah and Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 12:27

At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from where they lived and were brought to Jerusalem to celebrate joyfully the dedication with songs of thanksgiving and with the music of cymbals, harps and lyres.

Psalm 122:7

May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.”

Psalm 51:18

May it please you to prosper Zion, to build up the walls of Jerusalem.

Exodus 28:21

There are to be twelve stones, one for each of the names of the sons of Israel, each 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 sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.

Isaiah 60:18

No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders, but you will call your walls Salvation and your gates Praise.

Matthew 18:10

“See that you do not despise 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 rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

Luke 16:22

“The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried.

Acts 26:7

This is the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. King Agrippa, it is because of this hope that these Jews are accusing me.

Hebrews 1:14

Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

Revelation 21:13

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

Revelation 21:15

The angel who talked with me had a measuring rod of gold to measure the city, its gates and its walls.

Revelation 21:25

On no day will its gates ever be shut, for there will be no night there.

Revelation 22:14

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