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New American Standard Version of the BibleAnd the wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and on them were the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. Revelation 21:9-14 (NAS)

Other references to the church being built on the foundation of the apostles (in addition to the cornerstone which is Jesus Christ):

New American Standard Version of the Bible"So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God's household, having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone in whom the whole building, being fitted together is growing into a holy temple in the Lord; in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit."  Ephesians 2:19-22  (NAS)

New King James Version of the Bible (NKJ)"Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.  And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.  Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.  Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need.  So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved."  Acts 2:41-47 (NKJ)

New American Standard Version of the Bible"And the congregation of those who believed were of one heart and soul; and not one of them claimed that anything belonging to him was his own; but all things were common property to them.  And with great power the apostles were giving witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all."  (NAS)

"And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, third teachers..."  1 Corinthians 12:28  (NAS)

"And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ*; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fulness of Christ."  Ephesians 4:11-13 (NAS)

*Note:  the body of Christ is His church.  "Colossians 1:18 -- "He is also head of the body, the church..."  Colossians 1:24 -- "Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share on behalf of His body (which is the church) in filling up that which is lacking in Christ's afflictions."  Ephesians 5:23 -- "For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body."

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