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[Alexandr Korol]

And I understand that after they have been cleansed and saved, and are
under protection, they will still see something and witness something.
That is, something will still happen in the world or something will
occur with the people in the world. It is unclear to what extent this will
be physically or materially manifested, but apocalyptic moments will
occur — yet it’s as if they will not affect the 144,000 people in any way.
They have nothing to fear.

Here is another interesting little point that can be noted. “Before or after the
apocalypse — a sort of division. “Before the apocalypse: The 144,000 sealed are
mentioned before the start of the great tribulations (Revelation 7). This is done so
that they are protected and, possibly, may witness during the period of tribulation.
This suggests that their election and ‘salvation’ (in the sense of protection
and destiny) occur before the culmination of the apocalyptic events.
During the apocalypse: In Revelation 14, they appear at a moment when apocalyptic
events are already unfolding (the beast and the false prophet are described),
but still before the final judgment. This confirms that they are active during
these events, not after them. After the apocalypse: There is no direct mention
that the 144,000 appear only after all apocalyptic events (for example, after the
Millennial Kingdom or the New Heaven and New Earth in Revelation 21–22).
Their role is most likely linked to the period of tribulation and preparation
for the final salvation.” ChatGPT also clarifies what “saved” means.
“Spiritual salvation: The 144,000 are already ‘redeemed’ and ‘sealed,’
indicating their spiritual salvation and belonging to God. They are protected
from God’s wrath, but perhaps not from the physical trials associated with
the great tribulation. Role in the apocalypse: Their election suggests a special
mission, possibly preaching, witnessing, or spiritual confrontation with
the forces of evil (the beast, the false prophet). They are not simply saved for
heaven but are active in God’s plan during the apocalyptic events. Also, the
connection with the ‘great multitude’: Some theologians believe that the 144,000
symbolize the core of believers who help lead a great multitude from all nations
to salvation. Others see them as a separate group that reigns with Christ in the
millennial kingdom (Revelation 20:4–6).” Here is the conclusion offered to me: