Revelation 21:18

and the building of its wall was jasper, and the city [is] pure gold — like to pure glass;

Young's Literal Translation

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, an hundred forty-four cubits, the measure of a man, that is, of the messenger;

19and the foundations of the wall of the city with every precious stone have been adorned; the first foundation jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, chalcedony; the fourth, emerald;

Read all of Revelation 21

Cross References

1 Kings 6:30And the floor of the house he hath overlaid with gold, within and without;

Revelation 21:11having the glory of God, and her light [is] like a stone most precious, as a jasper stone clear as crystal,

Revelation 21:21And the twelve gates [are] twelve pearls, each several one of the gates was of one pearl; and the broad-place of the city [is] pure gold — as 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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Revelation 21:18