Isaiah 12:6

12:6 Cry out and shout for joy, O citizens of Zion,

for the Holy One of Israel acts mightily among you!”

Isaiah 37:32

37:32 “For a remnant will leave Jerusalem;

survivors will come out of Mount Zion.

The intense devotion of the Lord who commands armies will accomplish this.

Psalms 87:1

Psalm 87

Written by the Korahites; a psalm, a song.

87:1 The Lord’s city is in the holy hills.

Psalms 87:5

87:5 But it is said of Zion’s residents,

“Each one of these was born in her,

and the sovereign One makes her secure.”

Psalms 102:16

102:16 when the Lord rebuilds Zion,

and reveals his splendor,

Psalms 102:28

102:28 The children of your servants will settle down here,

and their descendants will live securely in your presence.”

Psalms 132:13-14

132:13 Certainly the Lord has chosen Zion;

he decided to make it his home.

132:14 He said, “This will be my resting place forever;

I will live here, for I have chosen it.

Matthew 16:18

16:18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.