Revelation 21:14

The wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, on which were the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

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In The King James Version

And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

In Context

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

15And the angel who was speaking to me had as a measure a gold rod, with which to measure the city and its gates and its wall.

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Cross References

Matthew 16:18Yes, and I say to you, your name is ‘Peter’ – a Rock, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail over it.

Galatians 2:9Recognizing the charge entrusted to me, James, Peter, and John, who were regarded as pillars of the church, openly acknowledged Barnabas and me as fellow workers, agreeing that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the Jews.

Ephesians 3:5In former generations it was not made known to humanity, as fully as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to the apostles and prophets among Christ’s people –

Hebrews 11:10For he was looking for the city with the sure foundations, whose architect and builder is God.

Revelation 18:20Rejoice over her, heaven, and people of Christ, and apostles, and prophets, for God has avenged you on her!

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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