Revelation 21:15 cpdv — And he who was speaking with me was holding a golden measuring reed, in order to measure the City, and its gates and wa…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he who was speaking with me was holding a golden measuring reed, in order to measure the City, and its gates and wall. "

— Revelation 21:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Revelation 21 — Context

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And it had a wall, great and high, having twelve gates. And at the gates were twelve Angels. And names were written upon them, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the sons of Israel.

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On the East were three gates, and on the North were three gates, and on the South were three gates, and on the West were three gates.

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And the wall of the City had twelve foundations. And upon them were the twelve names of the twelve Apostles of the Lamb.

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And he who was speaking with me was holding a golden measuring reed, in order to measure the City, and its gates and wall.

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And the city is laid out as a square, and so its length is as great as the width. And he measured the city with the golden reed for twelve thousand stadia, and its length and height and breadth were equal.

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And he measured its wall as one hundred and forty-four cubits, the measure of a man, which is of an Angel.

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And the structure of its wall was of jasper stone. Yet truly, the city itself was of pure gold, similar to pure glass.

Revelation 21:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 21:15 say?
Revelation 21:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he who was speaking with me was holding a golden measuring reed, in order to measure the City, and its gates and wall. ”
Where is Revelation 21:15 in the Bible?
Revelation 21:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 21, verse 15.
Who wrote Revelation?
Revelation is traditionally attributed to John (traditionally John the Apostle, exiled on Patmos). It was written c. AD 95.
What is the book of Revelation about?
Revelation is the unveiling of Jesus Christ — risen, reigning, returning. Through vivid, symbolic visions it shows the church's suffering, Christ's victory, the judgment of evil, and the new heavens and new earth where God dwells with his people forever. The Bible's grand finale.
What are the major themes of Revelation?
Revelation explores themes including Christ Victorious, Judgment, Worship, Endurance, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of Revelation 21:15.
What translation should I read Revelation 21:15 in?
Revelation 21:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Revelation 21:15?
Revelation 21:15 reads (CPDV): “And he who was speaking with me was holding a golden measuring reed, in order to measure the City, and its gates and wall. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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