Revelation 21:18 bbe — And the building of its wall was of jasper, and the town was clear gold, clear as glass.

Bible in Basic English

"And the building of its wall was of jasper, and the town was clear gold, clear as glass."

— Revelation 21:18, Bible in Basic English

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Revelation 21 — Context

15

And he who was talking with me had a gold measuring-rod to take the measure of the town, and of its doors, and its wall.

16

And the town is square, as wide as it is long; and he took the measure of the town with the rod, one thousand and five hundred miles: it is equally long and wide and high.

17

And he took the measure of its wall, one hundred and forty-four cubits, after the measure of a man, that is, of an angel.

18

And the building of its wall was of jasper, and the town was clear gold, clear as glass.

19

The bases of the wall of the town had ornaments of all sorts of beautiful stones. The first base was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, chalcedony; the fourth, emerald;

20

The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, topaz; the tenth, chrysoprase; the eleventh, jacinth; the twelfth, amethyst.

21

And the twelve doors were twelve pearls; every door was made of one pearl; and the street of the town was clear gold, as clear as glass.

Revelation 21:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 21:18 say?
Revelation 21:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the building of its wall was of jasper, and the town was clear gold, clear as glass.”
Where is Revelation 21:18 in the Bible?
Revelation 21:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 21, verse 18.
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 21:18.
What translation should I read Revelation 21:18 in?
Revelation 21:18 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 21:18?
Revelation 21:18 reads (BBE): “And the building of its wall was of jasper, and the town was clear gold, clear as glass.” 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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