Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 7:9-17
Revelation 7:9-Esther : . The Vision of the Redeemed in Heaven.— A great multitude is contrasted with the 144 , 000 , which is a difficulty for the theory that the two visions refer to the same body of Christians.— arrayed in white robes: cf. Revelation 3:5, Revelation 6:11. Charles thinks that these white robes represent the spiritual bodies which the martyrs receive before the final judgment. Revelation 7:11 . throne, elders, living creatures: Revelation 4:4 ; Revelation 4:6 *. The... read more
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 7:15
‘That is why they are before the throne of God, and they serve him day and night in his Temple, and he who sits on the throne will tabernacle over them. They will hunger no more, nor thirst any more, nor will the sun strike them, or any heat. For the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and will guide them to fountains of waters of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ This description would seem to confirm that we have here the resurrected people... read more