Keep in mind that those whom Jesus addressed were anointed Christians with the hope of ruling alongside him in heaven.
وَعَلَى غِرَارِ رَبِّهِمْ ،‏ كَانَ يَجْرِي إِعْدَادُهُمْ لِلدَّوْرِ ٱلسَّامِي ٱلَّذِي سَيَلْعَبُونَهُ .‏