Revelation 21:12

It had a great high wall, in which were twelve gates; and at these gates there were twelve angels, and there were names inscribed on the gates, the names of the twelve tribes of the Israelites.

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In The King James Version

And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel:

In Context

11Its brilliance was like a precious stone, like a jasper, transparent as crystal.

13There were three gates on the east, three gates on the north, three gates on the south, and three gates on the west.

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Cross References

Psalms 51:18Do good in your pleasure to Zion, build the walls of Jerusalem.

Luke 15:10So, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of God’s angels over one outcast who repents.”

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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