Revelation 21:21 net — And the twelve gates are twelve pearls– each one of the gates is made from just one pearl! The main street of the city…

NET Bible

"And the twelve gates are twelve pearls– each one of the gates is made from just one pearl! The main street of the city is pure gold, like transparent glass."

— Revelation 21:21, NET Bible

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Revelation 21 — Context

18

The city’s wall is made of jasper and the city is pure gold, like transparent glass.

19

The foundations of the city’s wall are decorated with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation is 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, and the twelfth amethyst.

21

And the twelve gates are twelve pearls– each one of the gates is made from just one pearl! The main street of the city is pure gold, like transparent glass.

22

Now I saw no temple in the city, because the Lord God– the All-Powerful– and the Lamb are its temple.

23

The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, because the glory of God lights it up, and its lamp is the Lamb.

24

The nations will walk by its light and the kings of the earth will bring their grandeur into it.

Revelation 21:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 21:21 say?
Revelation 21:21 in the NET Bible reads: “And the twelve gates are twelve pearls– each one of the gates is made from just one pearl! The main street of the city is pure gold, like transparent glass.”
Where is Revelation 21:21 in the Bible?
Revelation 21:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 21, verse 21.
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 21:21.
What translation should I read Revelation 21:21 in?
Revelation 21:21 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 21:21?
Revelation 21:21 reads (NET): “And the twelve gates are twelve pearls– each one of the gates is made from just one pearl! The main street of the city is pure gold, like transparent 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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