Revelation 21:14
“And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.”
Revelation 21:14 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them, the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
- DARBYDarby
- And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them twelve names of the twelve Apostles of the Lamb.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
Context: Revelation 21
12And 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:
13On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates.
14And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
15And he that talked with me had a golden reed to measure the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof.
16And the city lieth foursquare, and the length is as large as the breadth: and he measured the city with the reed, twelve thousand furlongs. The length and the breadth and the height of it are equal.
About Revelation 21: The New Heaven and the New Earth
This chapter describes the creation of the new heaven and the new earth, where God's people will live in perfect fellowship with Him. The chapter emphasizes the complete restoration and redemption of God's people and the end of all suffering and sin.
Commentary
Revelation 21 is a chapter of hope and promise. It is a vision of the new heaven and the new earth, where God will dwell with his people. This chapter is a reminder that God is faithful and will keep his promises.