@michae1,
At the close of Chapter 13 we are given the number of the beast, which is not six hundred and sixty six, but 6 three times. 6 is the number for man who was created on the sixth day, 3 is the number for GOD. In the beginning of Chapter 14, we are given the number of those, who according to Paul are not to fall asleep in death. Divide 144,000 by six three times: 144,000 by 6 = 24,000--------24,000 by 6 = 4,000--------4,000 divided by 6 = 666.6666666 add infinity. Man God eternal.
