The identity of that great crowd is revealed to John by one of the 24 elders, and these elders represent the 144,000 joint heirs with Christ in their heavenly glory.
To, kas ir lielais pulks, Jānim pastāstīja viens no 24 vecajiem, un šie vecaji simbolizē 144 tūkstošus Kristus līdzmantinieku debesu godībā.