Revelation 21:18

And the structure of its wall was of jasper stone. Yet truly, the city itself was of pure gold, similar to pure glass.

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In The King James Version

And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass.

In Context

17And he measured its wall as one hundred and forty-four cubits, the measure of a man, which is of an Angel.

19And the foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation was of jasper, the second was of sapphire, the third was of chalcedony, the fourth was of emerald,

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Cross References

1 Kings 6:30Then, too, the floor of the house he overlaid with gold within and without.

Revelation 21:11having the glory of God. And its light was like that of a precious stone, even like that of the jasper stone or like crystal.

Revelation 21:21And the twelve gates are twelve pearls, one for each, so that each gate was made from a single pearl. And the main street of the city was of pure gold, similar to transparent glass.

Matthew Henry on Revelation 21:10-27

The New Jerusalem. ( a. d. 95.) 9 And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will show thee the bride, the Lamb's wife. 10 And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, 11 Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal; 12 And had a… Read the whole commentary →

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