Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.
And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together.
Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation:
Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.