Revelation 21:12

New Living Translation

The city wall was broad and high, with twelve gates guarded by twelve angels. And the names of the twelve tribes of Israel were written on the gates.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 9:19

There were also twelve other lions, one standing on each end of the six steps. No other throne in all the world could be compared with it!

Ezra 9:9

For we were slaves, but in his unfailing love our God did not abandon us in our slavery. Instead, he caused the kings of Persia to treat us favorably. He revived us so we could rebuild the Temple of our God and repair its ruins. He has given us a protective wall in Judah and Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 12:27

For the dedication of the new wall of Jerusalem, the Levites throughout the land were asked to come to Jerusalem to assist in the ceremonies. They were to take part in the joyous occasion with their songs of thanksgiving and with the music of cymbals, harps, and lyres.

Psalm 122:7

O Jerusalem, may there be peace within your walls and prosperity in your palaces.

Psalm 51:18

Look with favor on Zion and help her; rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

Exodus 28:21

Each stone will represent one of the twelve sons of Israel, and the name of that tribe will be engraved on it like a seal.

Isaiah 54:12

I will make your towers of sparkling rubies, your gates of shining gems, and your walls of precious stones.

Isaiah 60:18

Violence will disappear from your land; the desolation and destruction of war will end. Salvation will surround you like city walls, and praise will be on the lips of all who enter there.

Matthew 18:10

“Beware that you don’t look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels are always in the presence of my heavenly Father.

Luke 15:10

In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels when even one sinner repents.”

Luke 16:22

“Finally, the poor man died and was carried by the angels to sit beside Abraham at the heavenly banquet. The rich man also died and was buried,

Acts 26:7

In fact, that is why the twelve tribes of Israel zealously worship God night and day, and they share the same hope I have. Yet, Your Majesty, they accuse me for having this hope!

Hebrews 1:14

Therefore, angels are only servants—spirits sent to care for people who will inherit salvation.

Revelation 21:13

There were three gates on each side—east, north, south, and west.

Revelation 21:15

The angel who talked to me held in his hand a gold measuring stick to measure the city, its gates, and its wall.

Revelation 21:25

Its gates will never be closed at the end of day because there is no night there.

Revelation 22:14

Blessed are those who wash their robes. They will be permitted to enter through the gates of the city and eat the fruit from the tree of life.