[aMorePerfectUnion]

20:12 The dead before this throne are evidently the unsaved of all ages who now stand resurrected (v. 5; Dan. 12:2). They come from all classes and groups of humanity. The “books” contain a record of their deeds (cf. Deut. 32:34; Ps. 56:8; Isa. 65:6; Dan. 7:10; Mal. 3:16; Matt. 12:37). The “book of life” contains the names of God’s elect (3:5; 13:8; 17:8; 20:15; 21:27; Isa. 4:3; Ps. 69:28; Dan. 12:1; Luke 10:20; Phil. 4:3). God will condemn those raised to face this judgment because of their works including failure to believe in Jesus Christ (John 6:29). Since He will evaluate their deeds, there seems to be a difference in degrees of punishment as there will be differences in rewards for believers (cf. Matt. 11:20–24).

Constable, T. (2003). Tom Constable’s Expository Notes on the Bible. Galaxie Software.

[narses]

[stonehouse01]

“..the dead before this throne are evidently the unsaved of all ages ...”

Tying this verse into all of those other verses ends up creating a convoluted and opinion filled interpretation of Revelation 20:12. The meaning is clear and straightforward and stands on its own. The dead are judged acccroding to their works. Period.