Revelation 21:14

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Summary

Revelation 21:14

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

Foundations

Revelation 21:19

Hebrews 11:10

And in

General references

Luke 22:29

Bible References

Foundations

The foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with all kings of precious stones. The first foundation-stone was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald,

For he continually looked for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God.

And in

Rejoice over her, O Heaven! Rejoice, ye saints, apostles, prophets! For God has now avenged you.

These are the names of the apostles (missionaries). First, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew, his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John, his brother;

"Moreover I say to you that you are Petros (a rock), and on this petra (rock) I will build my church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against her.

According to the grace of God vouchsafed me, like a skillful master-builder, I have laid a foundation; but another will be building upon it. Let each take heed how he builds on it.

and when they recognized the grace which had been given to me, James and Cephas and John, then thought to be pillars, gave to Barnabas and to me the right hand of fellowship. They agreed that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the Jews.

You are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone.

which was not disclosed to the sons of men in former generations, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to his holy apostles and prophets,

It is he who made some men apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,

But as for you, dearly beloved, remember the words spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ,

General references

"And I promise you a kingdom, even as my Father has promised me a kingdom;