Revelation 21:14
New Living Translation
14 The wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and on them were written the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
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Revelation 21:14
New International Version
14 The wall of the city had twelve foundations,(A) and on them were the names of the twelve apostles(B) of the Lamb.
Hebrews 11:10
New Living Translation
10 Abraham was confidently looking forward to a city with eternal foundations, a city designed and built by God.
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Hebrews 11:10
New International Version
10 For he was looking forward to the city(A) with foundations,(B) whose architect and builder is God.(C)
Ephesians 2:20
New Living Translation
20 Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. And the cornerstone is Christ Jesus himself.
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Revelation 21:19-21
New Living Translation
19 The wall of the city was built on foundation stones inlaid with twelve precious stones:[a] the first was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald, 20 the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, the twelfth amethyst.
21 The twelve gates were made of pearls—each gate from a single pearl! And the main street was pure gold, as clear as glass.
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- 21:19 The identification of some of these gemstones is uncertain.
Revelation 21:19-21
New International Version
19 The foundations of the city walls were decorated with every kind of precious stone.(A) The first foundation was jasper,(B) the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald, 20 the fifth onyx, the sixth ruby,(C) the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth turquoise, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst.[a] 21 The twelve gates(D) were twelve pearls,(E) each gate made of a single pearl. The great street of the city was of gold, as pure as transparent glass.(F)
Footnotes
- Revelation 21:20 The precise identification of some of these precious stones is uncertain.
Isaiah 54:11
New Living Translation
11 “O storm-battered city,
troubled and desolate!
I will rebuild you with precious jewels
and make your foundations from lapis lazuli.
Isaiah 54:11
New International Version
Revelation 18:20
New Living Translation
20 Rejoice over her fate, O heaven
and people of God and apostles and prophets!
For at last God has judged her
for your sakes.
Revelation 18:20
New International Version
Jude 17
New Living Translation
A Call to Remain Faithful
17 But you, my dear friends, must remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ predicted.
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Jude 17
New International Version
A Call to Persevere
17 But, dear friends, remember what the apostles(A) of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold.(B)
Ephesians 3:5
New Living Translation
5 God did not reveal it to previous generations, but now by his Spirit he has revealed it to his holy apostles and prophets.
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Ephesians 3:5
New International Version
5 which was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets.(A)
1 Corinthians 3:10-11
New Living Translation
10 Because of God’s grace to me, I have laid the foundation like an expert builder. Now others are building on it. But whoever is building on this foundation must be very careful. 11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have—Jesus Christ.
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1 Corinthians 3:10-11
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10 By the grace God has given me,(A) I laid a foundation(B) as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. 11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.(C)
Matthew 16:18
New Living Translation
18 Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’),[a] and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell[b] will not conquer it.
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Matthew 16:18
New International Version
18 And I tell you that you are Peter,[a](A) and on this rock I will build my church,(B) and the gates of Hades[b] will not overcome it.
Footnotes
- Matthew 16:18 The Greek word for Peter means rock.
- Matthew 16:18 That is, the realm of the dead
Matthew 10:2-4
New Living Translation
2 Here are the names of the twelve apostles:
first, Simon (also called Peter),
then Andrew (Peter’s brother),
James (son of Zebedee),
John (James’s brother),
3 Philip,
Bartholomew,
Thomas,
Matthew (the tax collector),
James (son of Alphaeus),
Thaddaeus,[a]
4 Simon (the zealot[b]),
Judas Iscariot (who later betrayed him).
Matthew 10:2-4
New International Version
2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.(A)
Ephesians 4:11
New Living Translation
11 Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers.
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Galatians 2:9
New Living Translation
9 In fact, James, Peter,[a] and John, who were known as pillars of the church, recognized the gift God had given me, and they accepted Barnabas and me as their co-workers. They encouraged us to keep preaching to the Gentiles, while they continued their work with the Jews.
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Galatians 2:9
New International Version
9 James,(A) Cephas[a](B) and John, those esteemed as pillars,(C) gave me and Barnabas(D) the right hand of fellowship when they recognized the grace given to me.(E) They agreed that we should go to the Gentiles,(F) and they to the circumcised.
Footnotes
- Galatians 2:9 That is, Peter; also in verses 11 and 14
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