Rev 21:12 | PNT | STEP | Twelve gates . As many as there were tribes and apostles. Twelve angels . As gate-keepers to prevent the unclean from entrance. Names written thereon . The names of the twelve tribes of Israel. These were typical of the true Israel, the saints, and shows that all who belong to the true Israel will enter.

Revelation of John 21:12

Twelve gates. As many as there were tribes and apostles.

Twelve angels. As gate-keepers to prevent the unclean from entrance.

Names written thereon. The names of the twelve tribes of Israel. These were typical of the true Israel, the saints, and shows that all who belong to the true Israel will enter.