Rev 14:1-3 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Rev 14:1-5: 14:1-5 The true Lamb and his followers starkly contrast with the evil trinity. 14:1 standing: See 5:6 ; study note on 12:18. • 144,000: God’s righteous remnant (see study note on 7:4-8). • The brand on their foreheads (contrast 13:16-17 ) is the name of both the Lamb and his Father , reflecting the union of Jesus and the Father (see John 5:20-23 ; 14:5-10 ; 17:22 ).

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‏ Revelation of John 14:1-3

Summary for Rev 14:1-5: 14:1-5 ^a The true Lamb and his followers starkly contrast with the evil trinity. 14:1 ^b standing: See 5:6 ^c; study note on 12:18.

• 144,000: God’s righteous remnant (see study note on 7:4-8).

• The brand on their foreheads (contrast 13:16-17 ^d) is the name of both the Lamb and his Father, reflecting the union of Jesus and the Father (see John 5:20-23 ^e; 14:5-10 ^f; 17:22 ^g).
Summary for Rev 14:2-3: 14:2-3 ^h This great choir sang a . . . new song that only those who had been redeemed from the earth could learn. These people had died and were already with the Lord, which might explain why John did not include the content of their refrain for readers still in the battle of life (cp. 2 Cor 12:4 ⁱ).