They can survive the wrath of God only because they are washed in the blood of the Lamb who took on himself the wrath they deserve. Because they are clothed in white robes
they can—like the elders (Revelation 4:4)—exist (are
) before the throne of God. The word are
recalls the word standing
in Revelation 7:9.
15 “Therefore they are before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence.